Srinagar, Oct 30 (KINS): A delegation of the Jammu and Kashmir Teachers Forum (JKTF), led by Chairman Gh Ahmad Mir, met Education Minister Shamima Firdous and Finance Minister Javid Ahmad Dar at the Civil Secretariat in Srinagar on Friday.
The delegation included General Secretary Tahir Sofi, Chief Disciplinarian Gulzar Ahmad Reshi, Financial Secretary Farooq Ahmad Lolabi and Provincial President Irfan Nazir.
During the meeting, the JKTF delegation congratulated Shamima Firdous on taking charge of the School Education Department and raised several long-pending service-related issues faced by teachers. The delegation sought her intervention for the early resolution of these concerns.
The delegation also met Finance Minister Javid Ahmad Dar and discussed Order No. 305-F and the long-pending demand for restoration of the Old Pension Scheme (OPS). The representatives highlighted the concerns of affected employees and sought his intervention in the matter.
Speaking to the media, JKTF Provincial President Irfan Nazir said that the delegation had placed the genuine concerns and demands of teachers before both ministers. He expressed hope that the issues would receive positive consideration and be resolved at the earliest.
He said that the restoration of OPS was not just a service-related demand but also a matter of social security, dignity and justice for employees who have served the public.
Nazir added that JKTF believes in constructive dialogue and continued engagement with the government to protect the legitimate rights and interests of teachers.
The JKTF leadership expressed hope that the positive response from both ministers would lead to concrete steps towards resolving the long-pending issues of teachers and other affected employees.(KINS)
JKTF Delegation meets Education and Finance Ministers, raises teachers’ issues and OPS restoration demand
