Atishi Rescinds Mandatory Teacher Transfers in Delhi

Delhi Education Minister Atishi has ordered the retraction of compulsory transfer directives for teachers serving over ten years in the same school. This decision, taken without her consent by the Directorate of Education, sparked widespread discontent among teachers. Atishi emphasized maintaining trust-based teacher-student relationships and stable educational environments.

In a bold move, Delhi Education Minister Atishi has instructed the immediate withdrawal of mandatory transfer orders for teachers with over ten years in the same school, a directive that had ignited widespread discontent among educators.

The controversial orders, issued by the Directorate of Education (DoE) without ministerial approval, elicited significant backlash from the teaching community. Teachers voiced their frustration and submitted a memorandum of grievances during a meeting with Atishi.

Responding to the unrest, Atishi highlighted the critical importance of the trust-based relationship between teachers and students, asserting that such transfers would disrupt the stability essential for effective education. She reiterated the Delhi government’s dedication to empowering educators, insisting that administrative decisions must support, not undermine, teacher morale.