The Lotha Students’ Union (LSU) has strongly opposed the recent transfer and posting of teachers under the rationalization policy, expressing “deep concern and disappointment” over its execution. Citing Notification No. EDN/PLN/RATIONALIZATION/2023, dated February 10, 2025, the LSU stated that the move raises “several critical questions” regarding its fairness and effectiveness.
While the LSU supports rationalization in principle, it criticized the “random transfer and posting of teachers without proper groundwork, statistical reports, or consultations with district authorities”, calling the process “unfair and unjustified.”
The student body warned that these transfer orders “will have far-reaching negative consequences on the education sector in Nagaland.” It added that the “hasty and arbitrary transfer of teachers” has created “uncertainty and chaos among students, parents, and the teaching community”, affecting the academic environment and the future of students.
Highlighting concerns about subject-specific imbalances, the LSU pointed out that “some schools have an excess of Hindi teachers, while others lack teachers in critical subjects”, exacerbating existing challenges in the education system.
In light of these issues, the LSU demanded that the authorities “revoke the current transfer and posting orders with immediate effect” and conduct a “thorough review of the rationalization policy” based on statistical data and consultations with local stakeholders.
Reaffirming its commitment to advocating for students, the LSU declared, “We will take all necessary steps to ensure that justice is served.” The student body further urged the government to be “more sensitive and responsive to the needs and concerns of the student community” and to work toward a solution that prioritizes students’ education and well-being.