Nagaland's Education Advisor, Kekhrielhoulie Yhome, affirmed that the ongoing teacher transfer process will continue, despite opposition. The transfers aim to balance teacher distribution across urban and rural areas, ensuring fair education for all students. While acknowledging personal challenges faced by teachers, Yhome assured that exceptional cases will be addressed with sensitivity.
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