CM hands over appointment letters to 1,035 assistant teachers
Garhwal Post Bureau
Dehradun, 28 Jan: Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami today handed over appointment letters to 1,035 assistant teachers for primary education at a function held at Government Doon Medical College, Patel Nagar, Dehradun. Among those given appointment letters today are 17 special educators.
Extending best wishes to the selected teachers on this occasion, Dhami expressed confidence that they would play a pivotal role in elevating education standards across the state. He noted that a significant responsibility to shape Uttarakhand’s future now rests on their shoulders. Dhami also observed that when a child receives quality education rooted in values, they not only improve their own life but also make an invaluable contribution to building society and the nation. The CM further described the teachers as architects of the country’s bright future.
On the occasion, Dhami urged the new teachers to instil a sense of duty towards society, culture and the nation among students, ensuring they become responsible and cultured citizens alongside their academic pursuits. He claimed that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s guidance, the state government is working continuously to modernise the education system in the state and make it high-quality. He added that comprehensive reforms are being implemented at every level, from strengthening school infrastructure to advancing digital education, teacher training and skill development.
Highlighting the government’s recruitment drive, Dhami mentioned that over 28,000 youths have secured government jobs in the state over the last four and a half years. He emphasised that this is not merely a statistic but a victory for the self-respect of the youth. The number of jobs provided during this period exceeds double the appointments made since the state’s formation under previous administrations. He further asserted that the government would not allow anyone to trifle with the youth’s future.
Addressing the gathering on the occasion, Education Minister Dhan Singh Rawat stated that more than 11,500 appointments have been granted within the Education Department over the past four and a half years. He also noted that the recruitment process for over 3,500 different posts is currently underway. Rawat highlighted that the state is placing special focus on innovation within the education sector.
Among those present on the occasion were Director General, Education, Deepti Singh, Director, Secondary Education, Mukul Kumar Sati, Director, Primary Education, Ajay Naudiyal, Director, Academic Research and Training, Vandana Garbyal and Additional Director Kanchan Deoradi.
