In a follow-up to its recent decision to reinstate guest faculty in Gurukul schools across Telangana, the state government has issued a detailed circular clarifying the instructions for reinstating nearly 6,000 dismissed staff members. This clarification comes after the Telangana government, led by Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, faced widespread protests and unrest following the mass layoffs of guest faculty in various educational institutions.The government circular emphasizes that the instructions to discontinue part-time, outsourcing, or honorarium employees apply **only** to positions that have been filled by regular employees through direct recruitment, transfer, or promotion. The circular reiterates that all part-time, special staff, guest faculty, and non-teaching staff working in special schools, sports academies, and other institutions are to **continue in their respective roles** if there are existing vacancy positions.The heads of Gurukul institutions have been reminded to submit detailed vacancy lists and staff requirements for any unfilled positions, ensuring that no further disruption occurs in the smooth functioning of schools. The circular further stresses that **no employee currently serving in non-teaching, guest faculty, or honorarium-based posts should be removed** from their roles, and any incident of wrongful removal will be taken seriously by the government.The government has also issued a stern warning that any deviation from these orders will be strictly dealt with. Heads of institutions have been advised to seek clarification from the Joint Secretary if needed.This decisive step is seen as an effort to stabilize the education sector after facing backlash from teacher unions and opposition leaders. The reinstatement and clarification aim to ensure that the educational institutions continue functioning efficiently, with no adverse impact on students or teaching staff.The move has been welcomed by the affected employees and educational stakeholders, who now expect a smooth transition back to normalcy.