Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Monday announced that the state government has begun the process to recruit 1,733 teachers across various categories to strengthen the education sector.
Addressing a government programme, Saha highlighted that since 2018, the education department has appointed 6,998 teachers and allied staff. He also cited the broader government recruitment efforts, stating that 20,181 unemployed youths have been appointed in various state departments over the same period.
“Additionally, around 5,000 people have been appointed on a contractual basis to support the government workforce. The process to fill 1,733 teaching posts has already begun,” he said, underlining the government’s commitment to addressing unemployment.
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Saha emphasised that there would be no compromise in appointments in the health and education sectors. “Government posts are being filled with complete transparency since the BJP came to power in the state. No one can claim to have secured a government job through recommendation, which was common under the previous regime,” he said.
He also highlighted steps being taken to finalise a transparent transfer policy. “A government doctor (MBBS) is required to serve three years in a rural hospital to qualify for MD or MS admission. We are now planning to introduce a marking system for postgraduate aspirants serving in rural hospitals,” Saha said.
The Chief Minister’s remarks come amid criticism that the government had not been creating enough jobs, with Saha reaffirming that recruitment in key sectors is being carried out fairly and systematically.
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