No govt in 78 years provided 1 lakh jobs in its tenure like us: Himanta on handing over apptt letter to 23,959 teachers

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaSeptember 2, 2024

Assam Chief Minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday claimed that his government has achieved a significant milestone by providing jobs to 1,24,345 jobs since May 2021 and stated that no government in the past 78 years has provided as many as 1 lakh jobs during its tenure as his government has.

Presenting 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 on Monday, Sarma said this robust recruitment effort highlights the government’s dedication to enhancing job opportunities and ensuring a merit-based, transparent selection process throughout the state.

The appointment of the teachers is considered a great step towards empowering the teaching fraternity of the state.

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.

“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,” Sarma said.

The Chief Minister said 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.

Sarma also announced that if a teacher passes away during service, their family would now receive the full salary for the remainder of the service period.

“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,” he said.

Reflecting on the recent national accolades for the state’s education department, the Chief Minister appreciated the TET teachers for their significant contributions in advancing Assam’s educational landscape.

The Chief Minister also said that by presenting the permanent appointment letters, the 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.

Education Minister Ranoj Pegu, Power Minister 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 SN Chowdhury; and other dignitaries were present on the occasion.