The Bihar government has issued a strong warning to government school teachers involved in private coaching and tuition activities. In a significant move aimed at improving the quality of education in government schools, the Education Department has made it clear that teachers found conducting private tuition, coaching classes, or working with commercial educational institutions could face strict disciplinary action, including the possibility of losing their jobs.
The directive has triggered increased surveillance across districts, including Sitamarhi, as authorities begin monitoring teachers suspected of violating service rules.
Bihar Government Issues Strict Order Against Private Tuition
The Education Department has intensified its focus on ensuring that government school teachers dedicate their full attention to classroom teaching. According to an official directive issued by the Director of Secondary Education, Sajjan R., all district education officials have been instructed to keep a close watch on teachers engaged in private coaching or tuition activities.
The government believes that government schools now have an adequate number of teachers and that educators should devote their complete time and energy to improving the academic performance of students enrolled in public schools.
As a result, any teacher found teaching in coaching centers, private tuition classes, or commercial educational institutions outside school hours may face strict action under departmental rules.
Surveillance to Increase Across Bihar
Following the latest order, district-level education authorities have been directed to strengthen monitoring mechanisms and investigate complaints received against teachers.
Officials have been asked to verify allegations thoroughly and take appropriate disciplinary measures if violations are confirmed. The move is expected to impact thousands of government teachers across Bihar.
Education officials have also been instructed to encourage public reporting of such cases to ensure greater accountability within the education system.
Why the Government Is Taking This Step
The state government argues that teachers employed in government schools are paid to provide quality education to students and should not divide their attention between official duties and private coaching activities.
According to the department, teachers regularly receive professional training programs aimed at enhancing teaching standards and educational outcomes. Authorities believe that involvement in private tuition can negatively affect classroom performance and reduce the quality of education provided to government school students.
The government’s primary objective is to ensure that students studying in public schools receive the full benefit of their teachers’ expertise and time.
Continuous Training Being Provided to Teachers
The Education Department highlighted that significant resources are being invested in teacher training programs throughout the year.
These training initiatives are designed to:
- Improve teaching methodologies.
- Enhance subject knowledge.
- Strengthen classroom management skills.
- Boost student learning outcomes.
- Promote modern educational practices.
Officials argue that if teachers spend additional time running coaching centers or providing private tuition, the effectiveness of these training efforts may be diminished.
Violation of Teachers’ Code of Conduct
The department has clearly stated that participation in coaching institutes, private tuition services, or commercial educational activities will be treated as a violation of the teachers’ code of conduct.
If a teacher is found guilty after investigation, disciplinary proceedings may be initiated. Depending on the severity of the violation, penalties could include:
- Official warnings.
- Departmental action.
- Suspension.
- Other disciplinary measures under service rules.
- Termination of service in serious cases.
The government has emphasized that maintaining professional ethics and prioritizing government school students must remain the primary responsibility of every teacher.
Impact on Government School Education
Education experts believe that the decision could help improve accountability and teaching standards in government schools. By discouraging private coaching activities, the government hopes teachers will spend more time preparing lessons, mentoring students, and improving classroom outcomes.
Supporters of the move argue that it may also reduce conflicts of interest where some teachers allegedly focus more on private coaching than school education.
However, some teacher organizations may raise concerns regarding restrictions on additional income opportunities, making the issue likely to remain a topic of debate in the coming months.