‘First priority students who are like me’: Newly appointed teachers in Chandigarh share dreams and hopes
Priya Trar, a physically handicapped teacher, described her selection as her “dream job”
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For many in the hall, the long wait only deepened their resolve to teach (Express Photo)By Amanpreet Thakur and Nivedita Choudhury
The UT Secretariat Friday rang with applause and camera flashes as 70 new teachers, many of them waiting for this moment for months or even years, were handed their appointment letters by Chief Secretary Rajeev Verma. The ceremony opened with the lighting of a ceremonial lamp and the distribution of letters, marking what the Education Department called a “historic recruitment drive” that has now filled 736 of the 993 sanctioned posts, including 39 special educators.
For the teachers, it was a day when struggles met fulfilment. Priya Trar, a physically handicapped teacher, described her selection as her “dream job”. “My first priority is students who are like me. I want to do good work for physically handicapped students. The recruitment process was very smooth, and my family supported me throughout,” she said.
Parul Sony, who had been waiting since January 2024, called the moment “a huge relief”. She acknowledged the delay but credited the Education Department for steady communication. “It feels great to finally hold the appointment letter. I will suggest individuals opting for TGT Special Education to pursue it — it is a very shining field,” she said.
Another teacher from Barnala, whose results were delayed after a Supreme Court decision in August 2023, spoke about their vision: “I want to give good knowledge to students and focus on practical learning. Students spend six hours in school — it’s their second home. With love, knowledge, and experience, I want to help shape them into capable individuals.”
For many in the hall, the long wait only deepened their resolve to teach. “We will work towards the students’ interests and focus on bettering the education scenario,” one teacher said, capturing the collective spirit.
As the group posed for photos, the Chief Secretary urged them to “teach with honesty, patience and their whole heart”. For the 70 teachers, the ceremony was more than a formal appointment; it was the beginning of a promise to the children they will soon call their own.
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