Mumbai News: Education Department Faces Staffing Crisis; Over 1700 Schools Experience Administrative Delays

Mumbai: Education Department are facing staffing crisis affecting North, West, and South divisions. The Education Department's severe shortages delay critical operations like Provident Funds and promotions, frustrating educators.

The North Division has only two deputy inspectors for 527 schools, while the West Division faces an 80% vacancy rate among clerical roles. Consequently, 1,728 schools experience administrative delays, hindering teachers and students. Education Minister Dada Bhuse is urged to address the issue, with plans for recruitment underway.

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The educational system in Mumbai is experiencing a critical staffing shortage that is obstructing vital administrative operations in three areas: North, West, and South. A significant shortage in the Education Department has caused delays in essential activities like handling Provident Funds, promotions, medical reimbursements, and recognition orders, resulting in frustration for teachers and principals.

Data from Anil Bornare of the BJP Teachers' Association reveals concerning vacancies: the North Division, overseeing 527 schools, has merely two deputy education inspectors instead of the necessary six, with both superintendent positions unoccupied and numerous clerical roles empty. The West Division, which includes 783 schools, sees vacancy rates as high as 80%, whereas the South Division, managing 418 schools, encounters comparable challenges. The lack of personnel is worsened by clerical workers being allocated to senior positions such as Mantralaya.

A total of 1,728 schools rely on these offices for operational assistance, but extended delays in administrative processes are affecting not only teachers' responsibilities but also disrupting students' learning. Bornare has urged Education Minister Dada Bhuse to promptly tackle the staffing crisis.

Rajesh Kankal, the Deputy Director of Education, has recognized the problem, mentioning that positions will be filled via the Maharashtra Public Service Commission and promotions. Educators are worried that these staffing deficiencies are hindering multiple administrative functions, which ultimately impacts the entire school system, including compliance with the deadlines established by the Maharashtra Right to Service Act.