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In a statement, Mr. Sadhotra congratulated Chief Minister Jenab Omar Abdullah and Education Minister Ms. Sakeena Itoo for taking this landmark decision. Describing the Government decision as historic and long-awaited, Mr. Sadhotra said that the move has brought immense relief to thousands of ReT teachers and their families who had been seeking justice for many years.
He said that the decision to count the five years of service rendered prior to regularization for pensionary and retirement benefits wherever applicable recognizes the valuable contribution made by ReT teachers in strengthening the education sector in Jammu and Kashmir, particularly in far-flung and rural areas.
Mr. Sadhotra also welcomed the decision that, after regularization, the services of Rehbar-e-Taleem teachers shall be transferable within their respective districts, saying that this would help address genuine personal and administrative concerns of teachers while ensuring better functioning of educational institutions.
Mr Sadhotra said that the employees and teachers who had been continuously raising this issue through democratic means have finally received the relief they had been demanding for years. He termed the Government decision as a sensitive and people-centric measure that demonstrates the commitment of the Omar Abdullah-led government towards employees and working classes.
Mr. Sadhotra recalled that the Rehbar-e-Taleem scheme was introduced during the tenure of Dr. Farooq Abdullah as Chief Minister and Mr. Mohammad Shafi as Education Minister with the objective of providing educational facilities in remote areas and creating employment opportunities for educated youth.
He said that the scheme played a transformative role in expanding educational access across Jammu and Kashmir and thousands of teachers joined the service under challenging conditions with commitment.
āNational Conference has always stood by the interests of teachers, employees, youth, farmers, workers and all weaker sections of society. The party remains committed to safeguarding the rights and welfare of every segment of the population,ā Mr. Sadhotra said.
He added that National Conference, being a party of the people, has always believed in inclusive governance and social justice. The party will continue to stand with the people irrespective of caste, creed, religion or region and will consistently raise issues concerning their welfare and dignity, he said.
He expressed happiness one the present government continuing to address genuine concerns of employees and various sections of society with a sense of commitment and sensitivity.
The former Minister said that the decision has further strengthened the faith of the people in the National Conference government and reaffirmed the partyās longstanding commitment towards public welfare, social justice and equitable development.
