Kargil, Apr 7: Political and social activist Sajjad Kargili on Monday raised concerns over the precarious service conditions of Samagra teachers in Kargil, calling for immediate intervention by the Ladakh administration to ensure continuity of their engagement and address alleged irregularities in the recruitment process.
Speaking after meeting a delegation of teachers working under the Samagra Shiksha scheme, Kargili said the educators had urged that their services be continued and duly adjusted until the release of the next official merit list, in order to prevent disruption in academic activities and provide a measure of stability to both staff and students.
He conveyed that the delegation had expressed apprehension over possible disengagement prior to the completion of a formal selection process, noting that such uncertainty has compounded anxieties among teachers, particularly in far-flung areas where continuity in teaching remains crucial.
The activist also drew attention to what he described as an unjustified additional charge of ₹100 being levied on aspirants, terming the practice unacceptable and warranting immediate scrutiny. He said the matter raises questions about procedural transparency and fairness in the recruitment framework.
Expanding the scope of his criticism, Kargili pointed to what he characterised as the administration’s inadequate response to the issue of unemployment among the youth in the Union Territory. He expressed concern over the increasing reliance on contractual and outsourcing arrangements, arguing that such trends erode job security and weaken institutional accountability.
Calling for a thorough examination of these practices, he urged the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Vinai Kumar Saxena, and Chief Secretary Ashish Kundra to take cognisance of the concerns raised and initiate corrective measures at the earliest.
The concerns articulated by the delegation and endorsed by Kargili come amid a broader debate in Ladakh over employment generation and the modalities of recruitment under government schemes, particularly in the education sector where continuity of personnel remains a persistent challenge.
