Question : ASSURED CAREER PROGRESSION SCHEME FOR KV TEACHERS



(a) whether the Assured Career Progression (ACP) scheme, recommended by the Sixth Central Pay Commission, has been accepted by the Government for the teachers working in the Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVs);

(b) if so, whether the Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan has implemented the ACP scheme for its teachers; and

(c) if so, the details thereof?

Answer given by the minister



MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (DR. SHASHI THAROOR)

(a) to (c) The Assured Career Progression (ACP) Scheme was recommended by the 5th Pay Commission. Thereafter, the 6th Central Pay Commission has recommended the Modified Assured Career Progression (MACP) Scheme in lieu of the earlier ACP. The teachers of the Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan had not opted for the ACP and so are not eligible for the MACP.