Srinagar, May 30:
Jammu and Kashmir Education Minister Sakina Itoo on Saturday said that the government has acted responsibly and proactively on the issue concerning the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) and remains fully committed to safeguarding the interests of teachers across the Union Territory.
In a post on X formerly twitter, the minister according to news agency Kashmir Dot Com said the government has consistently pursued the matter and backed its efforts with concrete action. She said that the administration has previously taken steps to protect the interests of teachers and continues to do so.
Sakina Itoo said the government has already accorded sanction for filing a review petition before the Supreme Court of India regarding the TET issue.
She further stated that the Department of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs, through a communication dated May 26, 2026, has directed its Standing Counsel to initiate the necessary legal proceedings in the matter.
“The review petition has been prepared and will be filed before the Hon’ble Supreme Court in the coming week,” the minister said.
Reiterating the government’s stand, Sakina Itoo said the administration remains fully committed to protecting the interests of teachers and ensuring that all available legal measures are pursued in the matter.
The minister’s remarks come amid growing concern among teachers over the TET issue, with the government asserting that it is actively pursuing legal remedies before the apex court.