It’s good news for teachers across the state, as the government has withdrawn the policy of not including the maternity leaves of lady teachers during their three-year probation period. In a recent directive, the state has made it clear that from now on the 180-day maternity leave will be incorporated in the probation, and that the teachers will not have to work extra to complete the training period.

Fair enough: Minister of State for School Education Fouzia Khan. File Pic