Guwahati: The Assam government on Saturday issued a dress code for school teachers in all the state-run schools and has asked them not to wear t-shirts, jeans and leggings while on duty.
The order issued by the Secretary to the Government Assam Department of School Education, Narayan Konwar, stated, “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,” official said.
The order said, “In view of the above, the Government in Department of School Education is hereby pleased to prescribe the following dress code for teachers of all educational institutions. Male teachers should attend their duties in appropriate Formal Attire only (Formal Shirt-Pant and not Casual Attire such as T-Shirt, Jeans etc.). Female teachers should attend their duties in decent Salwar Suit/Saree/Mekhela Chador and not Casual Attire such as T-Shirt, Jeans, Leggings etc.”
The order further added, “Both male and female teachers should be dressed up in clean, modest and decent clothes in sober colours, which should not look flashy. Casual and party apparel should be strictly avoided. The above order shall be complied scrupulously by all concerned and any deviation from this may invite disciplinary action as per rules.”
