6,131 secondary school teachers get appointment letters in Odisha under 5T initiative

Under the transformation phase, the government had set a target to fill up 11,000 posts of teachers. A total of 6,131 teachers have received their appointment letters in the last 47 days.

The government of Odisha has inducted approximately a total of 6,131 newly-appointed secondary school teachers. The induction took place under the 5T initiative as part of the ongoing school transformation programme. Welcoming the teachers at an orientation programme held at the Kalinga Stadium, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik said, "Education is the collective aspiration of masses. Teachers are the soul of the education system while students are the symbol of infinite possibilities.” The minister also talked about the contribution of teachers to society is very significant and special among services.

"I welcome you (teachers) for adopting teaching as a profession," he said. The minister further talked about how teachers play an important role in creating students’ interest towards study. He also informed about the major transformations that education in Orissa is going through such as smart classrooms, infrastructural development, e-library, modern laboratory, playgrounds, improved sanitation and others under 5 T (Team Work, Technology, Transparency, Timely completion leading to Transformation) initiative.

In the first phase itself, the Orissa government has transformed nearly 1,075 schools in the state. Further, the government plans to develop all government and aided high schools in a similar fashion in a phased manner. A total of 6,131 teachers have received their appointment letters in the last 47 days. Of them, 2,236 are Arts stream teachers, 1,779 Science, 829 Hindi, 796 Sanskrit and PET, and 3 Telugu teachers.

Under the transformation phase, the government had set a target to fill up 11,000 posts of teachers. Only 7,000 applicants have cleared the exam conducted by School and Mass Education Department. PTI AAM RG RG. 

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