THE Teachers` Licence Test, conducted for the first time in Sindh in January last year, marked a historic milestone. The initiative was aimed at elevating the quality ofteaching and strengthening thefoundation of educationalactivities in the province. However, despite the initial enthusiasm, the process has since stagnated, leaving deserving teachers in a prolonged state ofuncertainty and disappointment.

A year has passed, but there has been no substantial progress or update regardingthe issuance ofthe licence.

The delay has created a sense of frustration among the teachers who had invested their time, effort and resources into preparing for the test. It also undermines the primary objective of the initiative: to improve the quality of education in Sindh by empowering teachers with validated credentials.

The said licence is more than just a certificate. It is a recognition of the deserving individuals. Unfortunately, the currentinertia threatensto derailthe promising initiative.

Without timely implementation, the purpose of conducting the test risks being reduced to a mere formality rather than a transformative step towards educational reform.

As such, the stakeholders, including the government, education departments and related authorities, must take immediate notice of the issue.

The licensing test must not be relegated to a forgotten initiative. Instead, it should be celebrated and implemented as a beacon ofhope andprogressforthe province`s education system. The current scenario demands urgent attention and action. A robust and accountable framework must be developed to ensure that future licensingprocesses are conducted smoothly and transparently.

Besides, promoting deserving teachers to the position of elementary school teacher in BPS-16 should also be prioritised.

Yousiffameel Laghari Khairpur Mirs