The Democratic Teachers Front (DTF) has called for a fair and transparent distribution of non-academic duties among teachers in Amritsar. The organization argues that the current system places an undue burden on certain educators, leading to stress and a decline in teaching quality.
Unequal Workload Concerns
According to DTF representatives, many teachers are assigned multiple non-academic tasks such as election duty, census work, and administrative chores, while others are exempted. This disparity has created resentment and affects the morale of the teaching community. The DTF has urged the education department to formulate a policy that ensures every teacher shares these responsibilities equally.
Impact on Education
The DTF emphasized that excessive non-academic duties divert teachers' time and energy from their primary role of educating students. They warned that the quality of education is compromised when teachers are overburdened with tasks unrelated to teaching. The organization has demanded that such duties be limited and rotated among all staff members.
Call for Action
The DTF has submitted a memorandum to the District Education Officer (DEO) Amritsar, outlining their demands. They have also sought a meeting with senior officials to discuss the issue. The teachers' body has threatened to escalate their protest if no action is taken soon.
The DTF's demand comes amid growing concerns over the workload of teachers in Punjab. Many educators have been vocal about the need for a balanced approach to academic and non-academic responsibilities. The district education department has yet to respond to the DTF's request.
