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Punjab education dept clamps down on teachers’ childcare, foreign leaves from Jan to March

Gulshan Kumar
Last updated: 2023/11/26 at 4:40 PM
By Gulshan Kumar 2 years ago
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In a recent directive, the directorate of school education (secondary), Punjab, has imposed strict limitations on teachers’ leave within the state education department from January to March, aligning with the upcoming board examinations. Released on November 21, the directive specifically restricts childcare and foreign leaves during this period.

The official notification unequivocally declares that no form of leave will be granted to teaching and non-teaching staff unless it qualifies as an emergency. Even in cases of emergency leave, approval must be sought from the head office of the education department, adding a layer of complexity to the approval process.

This decision has sparked criticism from teacher associations, challenging the notion that education is confined to a mere three-month window. Educators argue that education is a year-round endeavor, and limiting leave options to a specific timeframe undermines their dedication.

Digvijay Pal Sharma, president of the Democratic Teacher Front (DTF), stated, “This is absolutely contrary to service rules. An employee should have the autonomy to avail their benefits as needed.”

Former state president of the Democratic Teacher’s Front, Davinder Punia, emphasized, “Taking leave is a basic necessity, and depriving teachers of it will impact their personal lives, mental health, and work-life balance.”

Sanjeev Kumar Sharma, vice-president of the Government School Teachers’ Union, questioned the government’s decision to restrict leave only during January, February, and March. He argued, “The school curriculum is a year-long process, so why has the government limited leaves to these three months?”

Exceptions to the stringent policy are granted for officers or employees with children under three years of age or those suffering from a serious illness. Childcare leave in such cases is permitted, subject to verification through a surgeon’s certificate. Foreign leave, under unavoidable circumstances, will also be considered, with decisions made at the head office level.

Despite the concerns raised, the ed loucation department maintains that leaves can still be availed with solid documents proving unavoidable circumstances, avoiding a complete ban on leaves. Despite attempts, Kamal Kishor Yadav, secretary school education, remained unreachable for comments.

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