Primary school teachers in Maharashtra are facing serious problems as a result of a compulsory training program conducted by the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT). The program, which is intended for teachers to become eligible for senior scales after 12 years of service and selection grade after 24 years, has been plagued by technical glitches and poor infrastructure, causing general discontent.
Mrudula Narale
Pune | June 4, 2025: The training, which is slated to run from June 2 through to June 12, necessitates teachers to complete online testing and checks for attendance following each session. This has compelled teachers to spend extra time resolving technical issues rather than attending to the training. The perpetual demand for computer-based testing has fostered an environment of suspicion between teachers and administrative personnel at training sites, as the priority for electronic compliance overwhelms the learning experience.
To add to the frustrations, teachers need to pay a fee of ₹2,000 for the training, even though it is a government-sponsored program for career advancement. However, simple facilities like tea or snacks have not been extended, and participants have felt overlooked. The absence of proper facilities, along with the technical problems, has led to complaints among teachers regarding the administration’s seeming lack of concern for their professional progress.
The strict online evaluation process, imposed in the name of discipline, has also instigated discontent. Inadequate internet connectivity and technical glitches have derailed the training, compelling the teachers to find it hard to finish testings. The Maharashtra State Primary Teachers’ Association has called for evaluations to be offline so that the issues are addressed and the process becomes smoother. The association protests that the setup is self-defeating, taking the focus away from the very essence of the training.
For most teachers, the prospect of attaining selection grade remains a pipe dream. Even after obtaining the necessary training, selection grade promotions are delayed for years in the majority of districts, with a few exceptions. This has driven teachers to increasingly believe that attaining the selection grade is nothing more than a mirage. The synergy between difficult training conditions, technical challenges, and procrastinated promotions demoralized educators.
The SCERT initiative, aimed at upgrading teachers’ skills and career prospects, has instead brought to light systemic flaws in its implementation. Its excessive dependence on digital systems, lack of proper infrastructure, and administrative backup has made the training a cause of anxiety rather than professional development. Teachers are now pressuring authorities to resolve these issues, make the assessment process more streamlined, and grant timely clearances for pay scale promotions. As the program proceeds, the education department of the state comes under mounting pressure to revolutionize its strategy of educating teachers to meet the requirements of mentors who will shape the future of Maharashtra.
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