The screen shot of the salary of a teacher of Muzaffarpur has been taken from internet media.
Digital Desk, Muzaffarpur. Bihar teacher salary: The month of January has started with a big relief for the teachers of the district. The salaries of January have been credited to the accounts of teachers on 31st itself.
Usually, teachers had to face problems due to delay in salary payment, but this time the education department has taken a commendable initiative by paying on time. However, payment is still pending in Sahebganj block.
The District Education Officer (DEO) and District Program Officer (DPO – Establishment) are being appreciated for this quick and effective arrangement. Due to his promptness, thousands of teacher families have got financial relief. Teachers hope that this system will continue to function like this in future also.
Positive reports from other districts also
Old problem of salary delay in Bihar
Teachers' salaries in Bihar remained a "date by date" matter for a long time. There were many administrative reasons behind this
1. Delay in SSA funds: Salaries of employed teachers used to come from the Centre-State sharing scheme (60:40). Due to delay in funds from the Centre, salaries got stuck for months.
2. Delay in document verification: Verification of certificates of teachers reinstated between 2006 and 2015 remained pending for years, affecting payments.
3. Role of planning units: Earlier payments went through the Mukhiya and Panchayat levels, where corruption and delays were common.
4. Change in budget item: Transfer of funds by the government from one item to another also led to shortage of funds.
Now how is timely payment possible?
Many concrete reforms were carried out by the Education Department in the last few years
1. State's Alternative Fund System: Now the state pays salaries from its own resources in case funds are not received from the Centre.
2. E-Shikshakosh Portal: With attendance and data now being online, the salary process has become faster.
3. CFMS and DBT system: Payment is being made directly into the accounts of teachers from the state treasury.
4. State worker status and competency test: The salary budget has been stabilized by mainstreaming teachers.
Sign of relief for teachers
Timely payment of salaries in the month of January shows that administrative reforms are now showing impact on the ground. If this system continues, the teachers of Bihar will be able to get permanent relief from the long standing economic uncertainty.
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