The Bihar government, led by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, has announced a significant decision regarding the promotion of government school teachers who have been in service for nearly ten years. This announcement was made by the state’s Education Minister Sunil Kumar in the Bihar Legislative Council, following a query from Member of Legislative Council (MLC) Prof. Sanjay Kumar Singh concerning the lack of promotions for teachers. The minister confirmed that the process for these promotions will commence after the current financial year concludes, specifically starting in April.

In addition to the promotion of teachers, there is also an anticipated overhaul in the transfer regulations for government teachers in Bihar. The education department is working on new guidelines regarding teacher transfers, which are expected to be implemented in April. The existing transfer policy is being revised to facilitate a more efficient transfer process, with department sources indicating that the final version of these new rules will be ready by March, after which it will await approval from the state cabinet.

These changes are geared towards improving job satisfaction and workplace stability for teachers, with large-scale transfers anticipated to begin in June. The new policies on promotions and transfers are expected to have significant implications on the state’s education system, potentially enhancing teacher performance by allowing for greater movement within the education workforce and addressing long-standing grievances related to stagnant career progression for many educators in Bihar.