All Nagaland Government Primary Teachers Association (ANGPTA) in its emergency meeting on June 2 at Kohima, has taken serious note of the issues pertaining to primary teachers (PTs) irrespective of qualification and nature of appointment.
In a statement, media cell of ANGPTA said, PTs consist of more than 60% and considered as the foundation of the students’ career, but had been neglected and deprived of the avenues by the department. It therefore, vowed to fight tooth and nail in the event the members were further deprived of facilities.
Also, alleging that some person/members from various organizations were spreading false propaganda to create “inharmonious atmosphere for their selfish interest”, ANGPTA resolved to initiate stern action against individual/group/association, whoever tries to manipulate the welfare of the primary teachers. It also dismissed the propaganda that the employee would be deprived revision of pay (ROP) if they become member of ANGPTA.
Another issue, taken up at the meeting was the practice of proxy teachers, which the association termed it as illegal and unethical. The association questioned government’s failure to tackle proxy teachers for the past many years, despite of power at its disposal. It therefore, asked the department to initiate necessary action as such practices will have serious implication and will spoil the career of the students.
The association has also resolved to cooperate with the department and government in the implementation of various policies and programmes for the welfare of the students and teachers.
In this regard, it reminded the government to implement the ANGPTA’s representation in letter and spirit. Further, ANGPTA appealed to the School Management Committee to carry its role diligently for the welfare of the schools and sought cooperation from various organizations/individual in delivering their assigned duties peacefully.