Nearly 570 government teachers who had been attached to VIPs, directorate, DEOs and SDEOs have been redeployed to various schools.
Principal Director School Education, Smita Sarangi through an order dated October 31, 2017 directed the teachers to join the respective schools within seven days.
Strict disciplinary action would be taken against wilful defaulters, the order stated.
The decision comes against the backdrop of several complaints received from various organizations regarding shortage of teachers at various schools.
It may be recalled that School Education minister, Tokheho Yepthomi took serious note of the complaints and initiated the process of revamping the School Education department for smooth functioning of government schools in the state.
Tokheho had earlier pointed out that over 700 teachers were reportedly not performing their duties as assigned, creating problems in the management and functioning of government schools in the state.
It was also pointed out that 43 teachers were attached to various VIPs, 76 Teachers attached to the directorate of school education, 64 teachers attached to state mission office (RMSA) and state mission authority office of SSA and 551 attached to various DEO and SDEO offices in the districts and sub-divisions.