Ludhiana, April 4 -- Government schools in Ludhiana are facing a shortage of teachers following a wave of transfers on March 31, leaving many institutions struggling to maintain adequate teaching staff. The crisis has raised concerns over the quality of education, particularly as the academic session has already begun.

The situation is expected to deteriorate further as teachers have been directed to apply for transfers to Schools of Eminence (SOEs) by April 4. While the initiative aims to strengthen these select institutions, it is likely to deplete faculty numbers in other government schools, especially in rural areas where teacher shortages are already severe.

Dharamjeet Singh Dhillon, district president of the Lecturer Cadre Union, ...