Present State government achieves another milestone of giving 1,24,345 jobs so far
Appointments based on merit-based transparent selection process : CM
Assam Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma presented permanent appointment letters to 23,959 contractual and state pool teachers of upper and lower primary school teachers at Veterinary College Field in Khanapara, Guwahati today. The appointment of the teachers is considered a great step towards empowering the teaching fraternity of the state.
It may be noted that under the present government, Assam has achieved an impressive milestone with a total of 1,24,345 appointments made so far. The recruitment drive has seen substantial growth: 4,779 candidates were selected by the end of 2021, followed by a leap to 35,130 in 2022. In 2023, the number soared to 55,593, and by August 26 this year, an additional 4,887 were added to the list.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Sarma said that this robust recruitment effort highlights the government’s dedication to enhancing job opportunities and ensuring a merit-based, transparent selection process throughout the state. Plans are underway to create 50,000 new government jobs in the coming years, aiming to significantly boost employment opportunities and strengthen the public sector workforce across various departments and services, he added. The CM stated the introduction of several new benefits for the newly appointed teachers, including pensions under the National Pension Scheme (NPS) and ‘Apon Ghar’ home loans without any collateral. To streamline this, he stated that the State government would request the State Bank of India to prioritize these loans. Chief Minister Dr. Sarma also announced that if a teacher passes away during service, their family would now receive the full salary for the remainder of their service period.
Aiming to boost staffing in underserved regions, the Chief Minister said that teachers who commit to working in remote areas would be awarded additional marks. He urged the new appointees to dedicate themselves to the work of enlightening society through education. Reflecting on the recent national accolades for the state’s education department, he praised the TET teachers for their significant contributions in advancing Assam’s educational landscape.
The Chief Minister also said that with presenting the permanent appointment letters, State government has fulfilled the long standing demand of the teachers. He further stated that each of the jobs have been delivered without a single instance of corruption.
Minister of Education etc., Dr. Ranoj Pegu; Minister of Power, Sports & Youth welfare etc., Nandita Gorlosa; MP Bijuli Kalita Medhi; MLAs Hemanga Thakuria, Sushanta Borgohain, Lawrence Islary; Assam Higher Secondary Education Council Chairman Rukma Gohain Baruah; School Education Secretary S. N. Chowdhury; and other dignitaries were present on the occasion.
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