Assam govt introduces robe code for lecturers of state-run colleges

The Assam authorities on Saturday issued a notification bringing a robe code for lecturers in all state-run colleges throughout the state, saying that lecturers should placed on solely formal robe in colleges. A notification issued by the governor on behalf of the Department of School Education of the state authorities has requested every feminine and male lecturers to not placed on T-shirts, jeans, leggings and so forth in colleges.

The notification acknowledged {{that a}} coach is anticipated to be an occasion of all kinds of decency notably whereas discharging their duties, it has develop to be important to adjust to a robe code throughout the colleges.

“It has come to the notice of the undersigned that some teachers of educational institutions are found in the habit of wearing the dress of their choice which sometimes does not appear to be acceptable by the public at large. Since a teacher is expected to be an example of all sorts of decency especially while discharging their duties, it has become necessary to follow a dress code that should reflect a sense of decorum, decency, professionalism and seriousness of purpose at the workplace,” acknowledged the notification issued by Narayan Konwar, Secretary of Department of School Education.

The notification acknowledged, “In view of the above, the Government throughout the Department of School Education is hereby comfortable to prescribe the subsequent robe code for lecturers of all tutorial institutions.

According to the robe code, male lecturers should attend their duties in relevant formal attire solely, which suggests formal shirt-pant and by no means casual attire akin to T-shirt, jeans and so forth.

Similarly, “female teachers should attend their duties in decent Salwar Suit/Saree/Mekhela-Chador and not Casual Attire such as T-Shirt, Jeans, Leggings etc,” in accordance with the notification

There are some misgivings regarding robe code prescribed for school lecturers. I’m sharing the notification for readability. pic.twitter.com/m4k3sQW4t6

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The division moreover directed the teachers that every feminine and male lecturers should be dressed up in clear, modest and respectable clothes in sober colours, which should not look flashy. “Casual and party apparel should be strictly avoided,” it acknowledged.

The notification further acknowledged that the order shall be complied with scrupulously by all concerned and any deviation from this can invite disciplinary movement as per tips.

Talking regarding the initiative, Assam Education Minister Dr Ranoj Pegu acknowledged that the Assam authorities goes to introduce a university rule book for all authorities colleges which might have broader points about how the school is to be managed, and the best way the programs are to be carried out.

“This school rule book contains that the teachers should be dressed decently, properly and they should wear formal dress. For the students we have uniforms. So, the teachers should wear formal dress and come to the school,” Dr Ranoj Pegu acknowledged. 

Earlier throughout the 12 months 2022, the Assam Assembly Secretariat had issued an an identical robe code for the workers. Both feminine and male personnel have been requested to avoid sporting casual garments whereas on accountability. The employees have been moreover impressed to placed on typical attire as quickly as in each week.