Guwahati: In a major boost to the education sector, the Assam government on Wednesday launched the Provincialization Management System (PMS 1.0) portal, an online platform that will streamline the provincialisation process of venture educational institutions and their teaching and non-teaching staff.
Developed by the Department of Higher and School Education, this portal was inaugurated by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma at the Lok Sewa Bhawan in Dispur. Assam Education Minister Ranoj Pegu, and other departmental officials were present at the inauguration ceremony.
The portal also ensures transparency, efficiency and fairness while bringing long-awaited stability to thousands of educators. This initiative marks another important step towards building a stronger, more empowered education ecosystem and ensuring quality education for everyone.
Speaking at the occasion, CM Sarma said that it was a crucial step towards resolving the long-pending issue of provincialisation of eligible schools and colleges.
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He said, “Our objective is clear. We do not want to complicate the process. Schools and colleges established before 2006 will be considered. Institutions will have to submit documentary proof through the portal. This may include university permission, recognition, examination records, correspondence with authorities or any official government response. Those that can prove their establishment before 2006 will be eligible.”
“Teachers have been allowed to apply. After the data is uploaded, we will analyse it carefully. Only those institutions that genuinely require provincialisation will be included. This will be the final opportunity, and no further scope will remain after this,” he added.
Meanwhile, Ranoj Pegu said that PMS 1.0 will facilitate provincialisation of eligible venture educational institutions in accordance with The Assam Education (Provincialisation of Services of Teachers and Re-Organisation of Educational Institutions) Act, 2017, as amended.
The PMS portal is accessible at https://pmsportal.org and detailed SOPs can be found in the following official websites:
https://elementary.assam.gov.in
https://madhyamik.assam.gov.in
https://directorateofhighereducation.assam.gov.in
