<p>Teachers of all government schools and colleges in Muzaffarnagar have been warned not to wear jeans and T-shirts as it may give a 'wrong impression' to students.</p>.<p>The district inspector of schools (DIOS) Gajender Singh said, "I was on an inspection of schools and saw some teachers wearing jeans and T-shirts in classrooms. I warned them to stay away from this casual approach. Now, I have released a circular regarding the dress code."</p>.<p>The circular warns of 'strict action' against any teacher found flouting the norm.</p>.<p><strong>Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/north-and-central/girl-has-right-to-wear-hijab-right-cant-be-stopped-at-school-gate-justice-dhulia-1153327.html" target="_blank">Girl has right to wear hijab, right can't be stopped at school gate: Justice Dhulia</a></strong></p>.<p>Singh further said, "It is a matter of discipline. Not only students and teachers, but principals should follow the dress code too. If teachers dress modestly, it makes a good impression on students. Then, students will also follow their teachers. This order is applicable to female teachers as well. They need to wear saree or salwar-kameez."</p>.<p>The DIOS said that if someone does not follow the directive, he/she will face departmental action.</p>
<p>Teachers of all government schools and colleges in Muzaffarnagar have been warned not to wear jeans and T-shirts as it may give a 'wrong impression' to students.</p>.<p>The district inspector of schools (DIOS) Gajender Singh said, "I was on an inspection of schools and saw some teachers wearing jeans and T-shirts in classrooms. I warned them to stay away from this casual approach. Now, I have released a circular regarding the dress code."</p>.<p>The circular warns of 'strict action' against any teacher found flouting the norm.</p>.<p><strong>Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/north-and-central/girl-has-right-to-wear-hijab-right-cant-be-stopped-at-school-gate-justice-dhulia-1153327.html" target="_blank">Girl has right to wear hijab, right can't be stopped at school gate: Justice Dhulia</a></strong></p>.<p>Singh further said, "It is a matter of discipline. Not only students and teachers, but principals should follow the dress code too. If teachers dress modestly, it makes a good impression on students. Then, students will also follow their teachers. This order is applicable to female teachers as well. They need to wear saree or salwar-kameez."</p>.<p>The DIOS said that if someone does not follow the directive, he/she will face departmental action.</p>