Thiruvananthapuram: The government’s decision to extend the exemption previously granted to the Nair Service Society (NSS) in aided school appointments to other managements has been warmly welcomed by community and Church leaders. Syro-Malabar Church spokesperson Fr. Tom Olikkarott described the move as a positive step toward ensuring justice in the appointment of differently-abled teachers.
The Supreme Court order in favor of the NSS regarding reservation for differently-abled teachers had resolved a long-standing dispute, and the government’s subsequent decision to broaden the scope of this exemption is expected to benefit nearly 16,000 teachers across the state who have been awaiting appointments. The announcement, made following a high-level meeting chaired by the Chief Minister and