GUWAHATI: The Assam government has made a significant decision to extend the tenure of 1,324 part-time computer instructors serving under the Department of School Education which was made as of an official announcement by the State Education Minister Ranoj Pegu on Twitter on Sunday explaining that the government has decided to prolong the services of these 1,324 part-time computer instructors until the year 2026.
The initial count was 1,340, but it has now been adjusted to 1,324 due to some individuals leaving their positions. Minister Pegu also shared a copy of the official notification dated September 17, which explicitly states that the part-time computer instructors will see an extension in their employment terms until March 21, 2026.
Ranoj Pegu took to Twitter to put out, “Assam Govt. has already decided to extend the service of 1324 Part Time Computer Instructors under @SchoolEdnAssam up to 2026. The original figure was 1340, but some of them have left the job bringing the number down to 1324 now.”
Assam Govt. has already decided to extend the service of under @SchoolEdnAssam up to 2026. The original figure was 1340, but some of them have left the job bringing the number down to 1324 now. @pratidinasomiya…
— Ranoj Pegu (@ranojpeguassam) September 17, 2023
The notification stated, "In the interest of development of skill in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) of the students of Government/Provicialised Schools of the State, the Government of Assam in the Department of School Education, is pleased to extend the engagement of 1324 part time ICT instructors under Dr. Bani Kanta Kakati Computer Literacy Programme upto 3-03-2026. The Director of Secondary Education, Assam, and the Inspector of Schools of the concerned districts are hereby directed to take necessary action accordingly. This Notification shall remain in force until further order."
This decision comes as a response to a previously published report quoting Ranoj Pegu addressing the state assembly regarding a severe shortage of educators in the state, highlighting the government's commitment to addressing this educational challenge.
