Govt primary school teacher welfare trust bill placed in JS

The Government Primary School Teacher Welfare Trust Bill, 2022 was placed in Parliament today (October 31, 2022) aiming at bearing the expense of education of minor child of teacher if they die during service.

Primary and Mass Education State Minister M Zakir Hossain placed the Bill which was sent to the respective parliamentary standing committee for further examination.

The committee was asked to submit its report within sixty working days.

As per the bill, if a teacher dies during service, the expense of education of his or her minor child will be given till they become adult.

In addition, the expense will be given for the necessity of a child with disability or special child.

Besides, teachers will receive some financial benefits, including medical expenses.

The teachers have to deposit a certain amount to the trust fund and it will be determined by the rules.