AP Education Minister Nara Lokesh declared that DSC (AP DSC) notification will be released immediately after the MLC election code completes. He revealed that the process of teacher recruitment will begin in the beginning of the academic session. He made this statement during the media briefing with the press representatives at NTR Bhavan in Mangalagiri and added that the TDP recruited 80 percent of teachers for both unified Andhra Pradesh and Navyandhra in the previous tenure.
Engagement of Govt with Teacher Unions
- Minister Lokesh said the government is engaging with teachers' unions constantly.
- He said teachers' views are being taken in all policy decisions.
- The Education Commissioner is holding a meeting with teachers every Friday.
- A 'Transfer Act' is being proposed for a fair process of transferring teachers.
Setting Financial and Administrative Arrears
- The previous government had a fee reimbursement backlog of ₹3,000 crore.
- The current government has cleared ₹800 crore.
- Minister Lokesh criticized YSRCP for protesting despite their role in the pending payments.
- The government is also settling grain bills and pending employee arrears from the YSRCP era.
New Systems for Student and Teacher Data Management
- The YSRCP government had mismanaged student and teacher data records.
- The Apar Card system is being introduced to maintain an accurate student database.
- A special system will be implemented to reduce dropouts in government schools.
Minister Lokesh reiterated that the education system requires well-planned decisions rather than hasty actions.
