In a move aimed at alleviating the burden on educators, the Karnataka education department has proposed exempting teachers from non-academic duties, including election and survey responsibilities. The decision comes as the state gears up for the upcoming local body polls, with teachers set to be relieved of their duties as polling staff and enumerators for the Census. If implemented, this exemption would enable teachers to focus on their core responsibilities in the classroom, potentially improving the quality of education in the state. The proposal is expected to be met with relief from the teaching community, who have long complained about the conflicting demands of their roles.
Karnataka education department proposes to shield teachers from poll, survey duties The Times of India
