Bihar Education Department Mandates Formal Dress Code for Staff
· India · The Hindu, Hindustan Times
The Bihar Education Department has directed all educational institutions across the state to strictly enforce a formal dress code for teachers and non-teaching staff during working hours. Education Department Director Vijay Kumar Pandey issued a letter to district officers following reports that staff members were frequently wearing casual attire like jeans and T-shirts. Education Minister Mithlesh Tiwary emphasized that proper attire and disciplined behavior are essential because students view teachers as role models. In addition to dress code enforcement, the Department reiterated that the use of DJs and disco music during campus entertainment programs remains prohibited. District authorities have been instructed to ensure strict compliance with these conduct guidelines.
Why it matters
The directive aims to enforce administrative discipline and professional standards across educational institutions in Bihar.
Read the original report — The Hindu
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