The employees of KP Technical Education and Vocational Training Authority (TEVTA) are facing growing concerns over the department’s failure to deposit its share of the Contributory Provident (CP) Fund, as mandated under the KP TEVTA Contributory Provident Fund and Gratuity Rules, 2019.
Under this regulation, both the employee
and department are required to contribute 10% each towards the CP Fund. While
employee deductions have continued, the department has not deposited its 10%
share since 2023, leading to serious financial insecurity for staff.
This violation is in direct conflict with
the KP TEVTA CP Fund Act, which was introduced to safeguard the retirement
savings and financial well-being of public servants.
Adding to the concern is the ongoing
freeze on promotions, which has left thousands of employees stuck in the same
grades for years. Analysts warn that this could trigger an administrative
vacuum in the near future.
A senior official, on the condition of
anonymity, stated: “By the end of 2028, nearly 80% of TEVTA’s civil servants
will have retired. Without promotions and succession planning, key posts in
administration and instruction will remain vacant, severely affecting
governance.”
Due to this stagnant environment, the
department is witnessing an alarming brain drain, as highly skilled engineers
and PhD holders are leaving KP TEVTA for better opportunities in the private
sector and abroad.
A senior academician commented:
“It’s disheartening to see institutions
meant to train and uplift the workforce crumble from the inside. Without
reforms in promotion policy and financial accountability, the entire vocational
system is at risk.”
Despite repeated appeals by employees and
stakeholders, the concerned authorities have yet to take meaningful action.
The current situation, if not addressed
promptly, threatens not only the morale of the workforce, but also the quality
of technical education and training across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
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