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‘Children's Education Disturbed’ AIBOBOU Flags Transfer Issues in Bank of Baroda
All India Bank of Baroda Officers’ Union has urged Bank of Baroda to consider second language hardship under the New Education Policy (NEP) as a valid ground for transfer exemption. The union said officers’ children are forced to switch regional languages mid-session after inter-zonal transfers.
Author: Kalyani Mali
Published: July 31, 2025
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The All India Bank of Baroda Officers’ Union (AIBOBOU) on July 28, 2025, wrote to the Managing Director and CEO of Bank of Baroda (BoB), highlighting a major concern in the ongoing Inter-Zonal Transfer (IZT) Exercise 2025–26. The union raised the issue of children of transferred officers facing academic hardship due to mandatory second language requirements under the New Education Policy (NEP), which are not currently considered under transfer exemption guidelines.
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NEP’s Second Language Mandate Causing Strain
According to AIBOBOU, many states have now integrated regional or local languages as compulsory second languages under NEP. Officers whose children are already enrolled in schools using a different linguistic curriculum are reportedly struggling when moved to new regions mid-session.
“Children are compelled to adapt to a new Second Language mid-session, leading to loss of academic confidence, performance decline, and in some cases, year repetition,” the letter highlights.
Image: AIBOBOU's letter
Courtesy: K. Sriniwasrao
Policy Gaps Leave Out NEP Language Issues
The union expressed concern that this key issue has not been considered in the Department of Financial Services (DFS) guidelines dated 26.11.2024 or in Bank of Baroda’s internal transfer policy. Officers say that despite repeated representations, the exemption review process under IZT 2025–26 has remained mechanical and fails to account for the educational realities their families face.
Emotional and Academic Fallout on Families
AIBOBOU has pointed out that the emotional toll of such transfers—particularly on young children—can lead to long-term developmental impact. The union has highlighted cases of students losing confidence, struggling academically, and in some instances, being forced to repeat the academic year due to second-language transitions.
Appeal for Compassionate Governance
The union has urged BoB to take immediate steps, including amending the current policy to include “Second Language Educational Disruption” as a valid exemption criterion. It also requested the bank to re-examine pending exemption cases where this hardship has been cited.
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“We reiterate our faith in constructive institutional dialogue and hope that the Bank shall positively intervene and provide a framework for redressal of such emerging, yet vital concerns of the workforce,” the letter concludes.
‘Mechanical Disposal of Officer Representations’
Speaking to Kanal, K. Sriniwasrao, General Secretary of AIBOBOU, said “The mechanical disposal of officer representations—without addressing this second language hardship—is unjust and violative of fair labour standards, constitutional rights to education, and dignity of family life.”
The union has called for immediate policy attention to second-language disruption, urging the bank to ensure fairness and compassion in the transfer process.
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