Aizawl: Mizoram govt plans to recruit 369 teachers through Mizoram Public Service Commission (MPSC), including 212 middle-school teachers on a contractual basis, to address the shortage of teaching staff across the state.School education minister Vanlalthlana announced the recruitment plan on Tuesday in a message marking Students’ Day, observed on the foundation day of Mizo Zirlai Pawl (MZP), the state’s apex student organisation.The proposed appointments comprise 100 primary-school teachers, 212 middle-school teachers and 57 high-school teachers.Vanlalthlana said approval had been received for the recruitment of 671 primary-school teachers, of whom 100 would be appointed in the first phase. Similarly, of the 544 approved middle-school teacher posts, 212 would be filled on a contractual basis. Another 57 teachers would be recruited for high schools.He said the appointments would help reduce the shortage of teachers in schools across Mizoram, although the problem might not be resolved entirely through the current recruitment drive.Vanlalthlana said govt was working to improve the quality of education, with particular emphasis on strengthening the system at the grassroots level. He said better educational standards were necessary to enable more students from Mizoram to compete successfully in national-level examinations and entrance tests.He also said school infrastructure was being improved in different parts of the state. Repair and renovation work was being undertaken wherever possible, and he expressed hope that school facilities would continue to improve.Emphasising the importance of education in shaping society, Vanlalthlana called on people to give greater priority to the sector. He said education played a crucial role in guiding social development and preparing young people for the future.He also urged students to develop good character alongside academic achievement, stressing the importance of respecting elders, remaining humble and cultivating a spirit of service.Describing students as the future leaders of Mizoram, he said they needed encouragement and support from all sections of society to pursue their studies, overcome challenges and achieve their aspirations.Meanwhile, MZP president C Lalremruata, in his Students’ Day message, said the occasion was observed to encourage students to progress in their studies while developing good values and a sense of responsibility.He said Oct 27 marked the 91st anniversary of MZP’s founding. The MZP was established on October 27, 1935, according to the organisation’s website.
