India, Aug. 7 -- Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday directed the education department to ensure that government school teachers are posted in their preferred blocks or nearby areas, and also allowed them to choose three districts for inter-district transfers.

The action came come amid growing discontent among teachers across Bihar for teacher postings and transfers to be carried out based on personal preferences. The absence of subject teachers in many schools has reportedly disrupted children's education.

In a post on X, the Chief Minister said, "The task of postings of teachers within districts will be carried out by a committee of district officials so that, as far as possible, teachers are posted in their desired blocks o...