HT Correspondent
BISWANATH CHARIALI, Nov 28: The Tutor Teachers’ Association of provincialised schools in Assam has announced a series of protest demonstrations in support of their long-pending demands.
The decision was disclosed by office-bearers of the All Assam Provincialised Teachers (Tutor) Association at a press conference held at the Inspection Bungalow in Jamugurihat on Thursday evening.
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According to the association, around 16,000 tutor teachers will gherao the residence of Education Minister Dr Ranoj Pegu on November 29 as part of the agitation.
The members expressed dissatisfaction with the Education Department, alleging that the government has increased their remuneration by only ₹720 over a span of five years.
They said the increment amounts to merely six per cent of their monthly income.
The association highlighted that tutor teachers engaged in provincialised schools continue to receive only ₹12,000 per month, a figure they described as inadequate given rising living costs and increased workload.
The leaders reiterated that several representations made earlier to the authorities have not yielded any meaningful response.
Thursday’s press meet was addressed by Bhuban Sarma, state committee secretary; Rudra Upadhyaya, central executive member; Rudra Newar, block president; and members Mojambil Haque, Nurul Amin, Geeta Dey and Naba Kr Bania. The association said it will intensify its agitation if the government fails to take immediate steps to address their concerns.
