early times report
Ramban, Oct 6: The Jammu and Kashmir Teachers Association (JKTA) held a one-day educational conference in Ramban, bringing together teachers from across the Jammu region.
UT President of JKTA, Sh.Bhupinder Singh known for his dedication to teachers’ welfare, spoke about the association’s role in advocating for teachers’ rights and professional development. During the conference, JKTA called for the restoration of Old Pension scheme (OPS), Exemption from Teachers Eligibility Test and review on it, Annual Transfer Drive for Jammu and Udhampur, DPC from Teachers to Masters, Mutual transfers of RRETs which has been kept under abeyance and implementing a clear transfer policy for Rehbar-e-Taleem Teachers (RRETs) to ensure fair, transparent, and timely transfers.
Beyond administrative matters, the conference highlighted JKTA’s five-point agenda, which guides its efforts to improve education and support teachers. The first focus, Character Building, emphasizes honesty, integrity, and ethical values among students and teachers. Environmental Awareness encourages eco-friendly practices and teaches students to care for their surroundings. Management Education helps teachers develop leadership and organizational skills for effective classroom. |
