Himachal govt tweaks extension policy for award-winning teachers
Hindustan TimesIn a significant policy shift, chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu government has amended the guidelines pertaining to the extension and remuneration of teachers honoured with national and state teacher awards. Himachal govt tweaks extension policy for award-winning teachers Former chief minister Virbhadra Singh-led government had drawn a policy that teachers honoured with national and state teacher awards were entitled to full salary during their extension period. However, in the revised guidelines issued by the Sukhu government recently, teachers who have received these prestigious awards will still be eligible for an extension, but they will no longer receive their full salary. Every year, the Himachal Pradesh government bestows the State Teacher Award upon 14 to 16 teachers who display exceptional dedication and innovation in their teaching roles.