Proposal for Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Employees: Government Response and Initiatives for Educational Reform
The proposal regarding the Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) employees in India was addressed in a response by the Minister of State for Communications and Rural Development, Dr. Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar. The key points from the discussion include:
Permanent Status for GDS Employees: Currently, there is no proposal to convert the positions of the approximately 3.5 lakh GDS employees into permanent roles. Their recruitment and service conditions are not governed by Article 309 of the Constitution.
Resolution of Pending Cases: The response did not specify any timeline or manner for resolving pending cases related to GDS employment over the past 25 years.
Salaries and Allowances: The status of salaries and related allowances for GDS employees remains unclear, as there is no plan to regularize their employment.
Higher Education Initiatives: The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 aims to enhance higher education access and quality, targeting a Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) of 50% by 2035. This includes measures such as establishing more higher educational institutions, providing scholarships, facilitating online learning, and supporting students from diverse backgrounds.
Implementation Timeline: The NEP outlines various timelines and methodologies for its implementation, with shared responsibilities between the Centre and State governments.
Staff Shortages in Education: The response did not provide specific timelines for addressing the staff shortages in educational institutions and colleges.
Overall, while the government acknowledges the challenges faced by GDS employees and the need for educational reforms, concrete steps towards resolving their employment status and addressing educational staffing remain unspecified.
PROPOSAL FOR GRAM DAK SEVAK (GDS) EMPLOYEES
(a) whether the Government has any proposal to make 3.50 lakh Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) employees of the Indian Postal Department permanent;
(b) if so, the manner and the time line by which the pending cases for the last 25 years are likely to be resolved;
(c) whether their salaries and related allowances will be paid;
(d) whether the Government has any proposal to increase the level of higher education;
(e) if so, the manner and the timeline by which it is likely to be achieved; and
(f) the timeline by which the shortage of staff in educational institutions and colleges is likely to be met?
ANSWER
(a) to (c) Sir, the recruitment and service conditions of Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS) of the Department of Posts are not governed by Article 309 of the Constitution. At present, there is no proposal to grant them the status of regular employees or to convert their positions into permanent ones.
(d) to (f) The National Education Policy 2020 (NEP 2020) announced on 29.07.2020 is the first Education Policy of the 21st century, which aims to address many growing developmental imperatives of our country. The Policy proposes the revision and revamping of all aspects of the education structure, including its regulation and governance, to create a new system that is aligned with the aspirational goals of 21st century education, including Sustainable Development Goal-4 (SDG-4), while building upon India’s traditions and value systems.
NEP 2020 envisages increasing the Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) and access in Higher Education including vocational education, to 50% by 2035 and the Government has taken various measures to increase the GER in Higher Education, which, inter-alia, include Opening of more Higher Educational Institutes (HEIs); introduction and implementation of various Scholarship and Fellowship schemes for providing financial assistance to students; HEIs offering full Open Distance Learning/Online Programmes; Multiple entry and exit options in the Higher Education system; two Academic Programmes simultaneously; anytime, anywhere learning opportunities through
SWAYAM platform; conducting JEE, NEET (UG) and Common University Entrance Test (CUET) Exams in 13 languages, ensuring that students from rural or vernacular backgrounds are better supported.
NEP 2020 provides different timelines as well as principles and methodology for its implementation. Education being in the concurrent list of Constitution, Centre and States are equally responsible for providing quality education to all. Accordingly, Ministry of Education, State Governments, education-related Ministries, the regulatory and implementing bodies of school and higher education such as University Grants Commission, All India Council for Technical Education, National Council for Teacher Education, National Council of Educational Research and Training, Central Board of Secondary Education, Universities/Colleges/Schools etc. have started taking initiatives for implementation of NEP 2020.
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