Aazan Manzoor
Srinagar, Dec 02: The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Tuesday ordered the constitution of a high-level committee to formulate a comprehensive and uniform transfer policy for Regularized Rehbar-e-Taleem Teachers (RReTs) across the Union Territory.
In a Government Order No. 687-(JK) Edu of 2025, issued by Ram Niwas Sharma (IAS), Secretary to the Government, School Education Department as per news agency JKNS, the committee has been tasked with examining all issues related to transfers, postings and adjustments of RReTs and proposing a transparent and student-centric policy.
According to the order, the committee will be headed by the Special Secretary to the Government, School Education Department, and will include, Additional Secretary to the Government, School Education Department (MAB). Joint Director (Central) Kashmir, School Education Department. Joint Director Jammu, School Education Department. Deputy Secretary (U), School Education Department Member Secretary. Under Secretary (T), School Education Department.
The order stated that the terms of Reference (ToR), is Study existing norms governing RReT transfers, it reads.
Propose a uniform, need-based and student-focused transfer policy ensuring transparency, staff rationalization and administrative efficiency. Examine feasibility of periodic transfers, hardship postings and tenure-based placements for RReTs.
The committee has been directed to submit a detailed report along with a draft transfer policy within two months. It may also co-opt additional members if necessary. (JKNS)
