Maharashtra Govt Appoints 147 Retired Teachers on Contract in Chandrapur Schools Maharashtra’s state government has temporarily appointed 147 retired teachers on a contractual basis to fill vacancies in Chandrapur Zilla Parishad (ZP) schools. The decision, announced during a state legislative assembly meeting, involves providing each retired teacher with a monthly honorarium of Rs20,000. The move aims to mitigate potential learning losses for students while permanent recruitment processes through the Pavitra portal are completed. School education minister Dadadji Bhuse stated that the appointments align with the department’s policy of employing retired educators as a stop-gap measure until permanent positions are filled through transparent recruitment. Chandrapur MLA Kishore Jorgewar raised concerns during the assembly session, questioning whether eligible unemployed graduates with degrees in education (DEd and BEd) were being overlooked in favor of retired teachers. He also sought clarity on whether the appointments had sparked resentment among teacher unions and unemployed graduates, as well as whether the government would reconsider the decision. The minister did not directly address these concerns but reiterated that the temporary placements were necessary to ensure continuity in education. The appointments have sparked debate over the prioritization of retired teachers over younger, unemployed educators. Critics argue that the Rs20,000 monthly stipend for retired teachers may create inequities, as it could surpass the salaries of newly recruited teachers.#maharashtra_govt #dadadji_bhuse #chandrapur_zilla_parishad #kishore_jorgewar #pavitra_portal
