Karnataka: The Karnataka Legislative Assembly has passed a Bill to stop government teachers from being transferred to non-teaching posts, in an effort to ensure more teachers remain in classrooms.
The Bill, introduced by School Education Minister Madhu Bangarappa, focuses on filling what the government calls “critical posts”, which include teaching roles in schools and pre-university colleges.
Under the new rules, teachers cannot be shifted to administrative or other non-teaching roles in government departments, boards, or corporations.
The Bill also divides teaching positions into categories based on the type of school and student strength. Priority will be given to schools with higher enrolment and greater need for teachers.
The government said the move is aimed at tackling the shortage of teachers, especially as many trained teachers move to institutions like District Institutes of Education and Training (DIETs) and stay there for long periods instead of returning to classrooms.
It also introduces some conditions for transfers. Teachers working in the Kalyana Karnataka region must complete at least 10 years before seeking a transfer out. At the same time, priority in transfers will be given to pregnant teachers and women with children below five years.
During the discussion, several MLAs asked the government to complete transfers before the academic year begins and to improve teacher recruitment.
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