Optimizing Human Resource Management to Promote Sustainable Educational Development: Insights from Bageshwar District

Abstract

Human resources play a central role in achieving sustainable development in the education sector, as teacher quality, motivation, and professional growth directly influence institutional effectiveness and student learning outcomes. Effective Human Resource Management (HRM) practices are therefore essential for ensuring teacher performance, retention, and long-term organizational sustainability. This study examines HRM practices in schools across Bageshwar District, India, with the objective of assessing their impact on sustainable educational development. A mixed-methods research approach was adopted, combining quantitative data from structured surveys with qualitative insights from interviews and institutional records. Key HRM dimensions analyzed include recruitment and selection processes, professional development and training opportunities, teacher motivation, performance appraisal mechanisms, and retention strategies. The findings reveal notable gaps between HRM policies and their practical implementation, particularly in areas related to continuous professional development, systematic performance evaluation, and incentive-based motivation. The study highlights the need for context-specific HRM frameworks and policy interventions to strengthen human resource practices in school education. The recommendations offered aim to support teacher effectiveness, improve institutional efficiency, and contribute to the sustainability and quality of education in the region.