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Time of India
04-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Teachers demand old pension scheme
Nagpur: The Maharashtra govt has informed the council that demands to extend the old pension scheme (OPS) to teachers and non-teaching staff in fully or partially aided schools appointed before November 1, 2005, but which got the grant after the cut off date, are pouring in from organizations. School education minister Dadaji Bhuse was replying to a question raised by a group of legislators, including Vikram Kale and Amol Mitkari, who sought clarity on whether teachers appointed before the cut-off date but whose schools received 100% grant-in-aid after that date are eligible for OPS benefits. Bhuse said that while govt employees appointed before November 1, 2005, are covered under OPS, Group A and B officials in the school education department's administrative branches were brought under OPS through a resolution issued on April 28, 2025. To address related issues, the finance department issued a resolution on March 31, 2023, followed by a directive from the school education department on June 14, 2023, allowing death gratuity, family pension, and retirement gratuity to eligible teaching and non-teaching staff in 100% aided schools if they die in service, retire on medical grounds, or retire after completing service. Bhuse added that under a finance department resolution dated September 20, 2024, employees covered under NPS/DCPS have been given a one-time option to choose between the revised NPS of the state govt and the central govt's Unified Pension Scheme (UPS).
Time of India
04-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
700 private and 103 aided schools in Maharashtra left with zero teacher posts under new norms
Nagpur: The revised student-teacher ratio norms have left several private and government-aided schools in Maharashtra in a lurch, with many on the brink of closure. School education minister Dadaji Bhuse informed the state legislative council on Friday that around 700 privately managed schools and 103 government-aided secondary schools — including 59 in Satara district — have been left with zero sanctioned teacher posts for Classes 9 and 10 for the 2024–25 academic year. The revised criteria, issued in March 2024, affected schools with low enrolment, prompting the director of education (Secondary and Higher Secondary) to submit proposals to address the issue. These proposals are currently under review. Bhuse was responding to questions raised by legislators, including Jayant Asgaonkar and Satej Patil, who warned that the revised norms could lead to the closure of schools in rural, hilly, tribal, and Naxal-affected areas, thereby limiting access to education for children from economically weaker sections. Legislators also expressed concern over delays in issuing Shalarth IDs to teachers in affected schools, which is hampering administrative and salary processes. The minister clarified that the March 2024 resolution revised the earlier 2015 norms to align with the requirements of the Right to Education (RTE) Act. However, he noted that the government subsequently amended the criteria in September and October 2024 to address implementation challenges. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch CFD với công nghệ và tốc độ tốt hơn IC Markets Đăng ký Undo Bhuse emphasized that rationalisation is necessary for effective resource management, but the department is reviewing the proposals to ensure that children's education, especially in sensitive areas, is not disrupted. He added that under the current system, corrections to sanctioned posts in unaided and partially aided schools are made within the basic post limits at the directorate level. He assured the council that the government is aware of the concerns raised by teachers' organisations and legislators, and that necessary steps will be taken after reviewing the proposals to protect access to education while maintaining administrative efficiency.
Time of India
04-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Min: Bogus Shalarth IDs used to hire teachers in Nashik, Jalgaon dists too
Nagpur: Hiring of govt schoolteachers using fraudulent means isn't just confined to Vidarbha but across the state, school education minister Dadaji Bhuse said in the Maharashtra legislative council on Friday. Bhuse said illegal Shalarth IDs for teachers' recruitment were found in Nashik and Jalgaon districts apart from Nagpur and Bhandara. Preliminary inquiry found that ineligible staff figured in the system and were paid salaries despite a recruitment ban, the minister said. Criminal cases have already been registered in Nagpur and Nashik, and investigations are on, Bhuse said. Replying to questions raised by legislators, Bhuse said the govt has directed that criminal cases be registered against education department officials and employees, as well as managements of educational institutions involved in these illegal hirings. Police departments have been requested to conduct detailed investigations into the cases under a special probe mechanism. The minister added that the govt has formed committees headed by directors and joint directors to conduct departmental inquiries into these cases. Disciplinary action was initiated against those found responsible, with suspensions already effected in some cases, while further proceedings are underway. The issue was raised by legislators who sought details on the alleged misuse of the Shalarth system for appointments during the recruitment ban period. Legislators claimed bogus documents were used to secure illegal appointments and promotions. The minister, however, did not specify any financial loss in his reply. Bhuse assured the council that the govt is taking the issue seriously and that necessary action is being taken against those found responsible during the preliminary probe. The matter has led to calls for accountability within the education department to prevent misuse of system for school staff management.
Time of India
04-07-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Min: School students can access mental health aid, stem suicides
Nagpur: The Maharashtra govt has expanded counselling and mental health awareness initiatives across schools to address stress among students and prevent suicides, school education minister Dadaji Bhuse informed the Maharashtra legislative council on Friday. He said webinars and structured counselling were conducted for students of Classes 9-12 focusing on managing exam stress, career guidance, and mental health awareness. Replying to a set of questions raised by legislators on the rising suicide cases among children aged 10 to 18, Bhuse said the Maharashtra State Council of Educational Research and Training (MSCERT) streamed webinars with experts for students across all districts. Additionally, a list of 357 trained teacher-counsellors working in schools was made available on the MSCERT website to ensure that students can access help when needed. Bhuse informed the House that a May 13 govt resolution instructed schools to set up counselling facilities to support students and prevent them from succumbing to mental stress. Self-financed schools were asked to appoint qualified and experienced counsellors in schools, while govt and aided schools were instructed to designate one teacher as a counsellor after training them under MSCERT's programmes. To strengthen the support system, panels of trained counsellors were made available for addressing critical mental health issues among students, Bhuse said. The minister added that during 2023-24, mental health awareness programmes were conducted in govt and aided secondary and higher secondary schools across 34 out of 36 districts under the STARS project. As part of this initiative, at least 100 teachers from govt and aided schools teaching students in Classes 7-9 in each district were provided district-level training to help them identify and address issues related to mental health. The training sessions also included information on cyber safety, safe and unsafe touch, and the development of helpline numbers for students. Bhuse clarified that these measures aim to ensure that students receive necessary support within the school system, enabling early intervention to prevent distress. He added that with these programmes in place, the govt expects schools to play a proactive role in monitoring and supporting students to prevent cases of mental stress escalating into tragedies.
News18
03-07-2025
- Politics
- News18
Maharashtra Moves To Bring Dropouts Back To School With Aadhaar Linking
Minister Dadaji Bhuse also assured the legislative council that the government is working hard to improve the quality of education Maharashtra's school education minister Dadaji Bhuse told the legislative council on Thursday that the government is fully committed to tackling the issue of declining student numbers and school dropouts. He said the administration is taking comprehensive steps to ensure every child gets quality education and stays connected to the schooling system. Speaking during a detailed discussion, Bhuse explained that while data shows a slight dip in school enrolment numbers under the UDISE system, there are valid reasons behind it. Many students move on to ITI courses, diplomas, and other skill-based streams after class 10. However, since their school records are not updated properly, they are wrongly marked as dropouts. To fix this and bring real dropouts back into the mainstream, the government has launched a special campaign across Maharashtra from July 1 to 15, said the minister. Every student's learning journey will now be tracked through Aadhaar linking and a unique code called Aapaar ID. So far, data of 86% of students has already been collected, and about 95% of Aadhaar linking is complete, he said. The minister also assured that the government is working hard to improve the quality of education. More than 9,000 highly qualified teachers have been appointed recently, and recruitment for 10,000 more is underway. Schools are being supported with free textbooks, uniforms, nutritious mid-day meals, clean drinking water, toilets, and playgrounds to make them welcoming for children. Bhuse made it clear that no school will be shut down. He called upon the public and elected representatives to support the government's efforts to ensure that every student gets good, joyful learning opportunities without any hurdles. First Published: July 03, 2025, 22:34 IST
