Widespread Teacher Protests Over Government Policies

Teachers and private school operators across several regions are staging protests against various government policies. In Ambala, the National Independent Schools Alliance will hold a 'Shikshak Mahaakrosh Rally' to address nearly 40 issues related to education and transport departments. Teachers at VOC College in Tamil Nadu are protesting the withholding of their career advancement scheme salary for the past four years. Similarly, the Young Teachers Association in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa demands the restoration of pensions and other privileges. Additionally, Ranchi's primary and middle school teachers are on a hunger strike demanding the implementation of the Modified Assured Career Progression rights. Guest teachers in Uttarakhand are protesting for job security and better pay, opposing the hiring of more guest teachers under poor working conditions.