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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