Islamabad, September 20, 2023 (PPI-OT): “Madad takes strict notice of teachers having charge of administrative positions under FDE institutions” “Madad orders FDE to seek consultation from secretary education and approval from Hon. Minister for any transfer/appointment/posting of all BS-19 and above positions” Federal Education Minister Madad Ali Sindhi in a strongly worded letter to FDE took strict notice of irregularities in the schools under FDE. Madad ordered FDE to provide an explanation for the miserable conditions of the schools that he discovered during his surprise visits. He ordered FDE to fix responsibility of this gross failure so that such conditions do not prevail in the future.

Minister also ordered that henceforth, all appointments / transfers / postings of officers against administrative / academic positions (BS-19 and above) shall be made in consultation with Secretary M/o FE and PT and after approval of the Hon. Minister. The letter said that it is imperative that officers with spotless reputation and related / demonstrated experience are picked and recommended for such positions. Furthermore, Madad ordered FDE to give him a comprehensive briefing about administrative, academic and financial challenges in order to address such serious concerns. In an earlier letter, Minister had ordered FDE to ensure repair and maintenance of classrooms, toilets, playgrounds and lawn areas of all of the schools in addition with provision of cool and clean drinking water at all schools and colleges that fall under FDE.

Minister had also ordered FDE to cater to the shortage of staff including teachers, chowkidars and malis. Hon. Minister Madad Ali sindhi had further ordered FDE to provide details of faculty members / principal (s) holding additional portfolios of administrative nature with reasons as to why the said arrangement was required at FDE together with details of administrative officers eligible to be posted against administrative positions currently being looked after by the teaching faculty. Minister had taken serious note of teachers holding administrative positions which adversely affects their contribution as teachers which is their primary job.

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