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No jeans and t-shirts, wear salwar or churidar: Maharashtra govt issues dress code for teachers

The Government Resolution (GR), issued by the school education department on Friday, asks teachers to be cautious of what they wear as school-going children are impressionable and inappropriate clothes on teachers can have an adverse impact, the notification said.

Teachers and educationists, however, have criticised the move while questioning the intent. (Representational/ File)

In a first, the Maharashtra government has issued a dress-code for school teachers. As per the code, teachers will not be allowed to wear jeans and t-shirts, dark-coloured clothes or designs or prints. It suggests that female teachers should wear salwar or churidar with kurta and dupatta or a saree, whereas male teachers should wear shirt and trousers, with the shirt tucked-in.

The Government Resolution (GR), issued by the school education department on Friday, asks teachers to be cautious of what they wear as school-going children are impressionable and inappropriate clothes on teachers can have an adverse impact, the notification said.

As per the GR, which has listed out nine-point guidelines regarding dress-code for school teachers, it is applicable to all schools, irrespective of whether they are public or private run and affiliated to the board.

Teachers and educationists, however, have criticised the move while questioning the intent. A school teacher from Mumbai said, “Teachers are already conscious of dressing appropriately. Schools, too, are careful in ensuring the same in their own ways. There was absolutely no need for the state to interfere and declare a dress-code for teachers.” According to schools and teachers, it is their individual and local prerogative to decide what to wear.

A senior official from the department however said, “These are guidelines and should not be considered as mandates. There is no decision yet on taking any action in case of non-compliance.”

Tr. For teachers

Just like “Dr” for doctors, “Adv” For lawyers, teachers will now write “Tr” as a prefix before their name. This decision by state’s school education department is aimed at boosting the morale of teachers by giving them recognition. The Commissionerate for school education is tasked with finalising a sign for the same, along with adequate publicity for it.

First uploaded on: 15-03-2024 at 22:47 IST