Pay salary to DIET staff without delay: KSTA
Their salary had been pending for months, says the school teachers’ body
The Kerala School Teachers’ Association (KSTA) has called for immediate action to pay salaries to teachers and staff at District Institutes of Education and Training (DIETs) across the state. These salaries have been unpaid for months, according to the KSTA. The government's decision to convert DIETs into centers of excellence resulted in the posting of around 140 staff members through the Kerala Public Service Commission, as well as the deputation of teachers from schools.
However, ambiguity surrounding which budget heading should cover their salaries, along with accounting mistakes, has led to the delay in salary payments. This issue is affecting crucial aspects such as children's education and loan repayments. With Onam approaching, the KSTA expressed regret over how permanent employees, who form part of the state's civil service, are currently suffering.
The lack of payment has begun to impact employee morale, thereby hindering essential functions like teacher training, curriculum development, research, and academic support to schools, according to the KSTA.
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