Shimla, Feb. 23 -- Amid growing resentment among serving teachers in state-run schools, the Himachal Pradesh government has partially revised its notification on the "Scheme for CBSE Affiliated Schools of Excellence."In a notification issued on Monday, the Education Secretary Rakesh Kanwar amended a key provision following concerns over cadre restructuring and mandatory permission for pursuing professional qualifications.
Under the revised provision, existing teachers who opt to join CBSE-affiliated schools after clearing a screening test must formally choose to join the CBSE Teacher Sub-Cadre before taking charge. However, they will retain a lien in their parent cadre. The government has clarified that their seniority, promotion prospects...