PHAGWARA: Computer teachers posted in government schools have strongly protested against the imposition of non-academic duties related to the preparation of Chief Minister Health Insurance Cards. In this regard, the Computer Teachers’ Struggle Committee and the Computer Teachers’ Union, in a joint initiative, submitted a memorandum addressed to the Deputy Commissioner, Kapurthala, through the SDM Phagwara on Monday.
The protesting teachers expressed deep resentment over being repeatedly assigned non-educational tasks despite not being granted the benefits and service protections available to regular government employees. They stated that computer teachers are still treated as employees of private companies (PICTS staff) and are deprived of regular service benefits. Moreover, the CSR (Civil Services Rules) have not been implemented for them, yet they continue to be burdened with administrative and field duties unrelated to their core role as educators.
Union leaders highlighted that schools are currently witnessing an intense academic phase, with board examination preparations underway at full pace and computer subject practical examinations already in progress. In such critical circumstances, assigning additional non-academic responsibilities to teachers is not only unjust to them but is also adversely affecting students’ academic interests.
They emphasized that the primary responsibility of computer teachers is to impart quality education and provide technical guidance to students. Diverting them towards administrative tasks compromises both teaching standards and students’ learning outcomes. The delegation demanded that all such non-academic duties imposed on computer teachers be withdrawn immediately and completely, allowing them to focus solely on educational responsibilities.