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BISWANATH CHARIALI, July 16: All India Primary Teachers Association (AIPA) and Assam State Primary Teachers Association have announced their plan to organize a nationwide protest called “Bharat Yatra” starting from September 5. The objective of the rallies is to demand the cancellation of the new pension policy and address various concerns related to the education sector. The rallies will commence simultaneously from four corners of the country, namely the East, West, North, and South.
The scheduled program will include demonstrations in Guwahati on September 5, Sivasagar on September 6, Biswanath Chariali on September 7, Nalbari on September 8, and Kokrajhar on September 9. The associations aim to raise their voice against the new pension policy, seek the regularization of contractual posts at all levels, and address the perceived flaws in the National Education Policy that are seen as detrimental to the education system and teachers’ interests.
During a meeting held at the Binapani Natya Samaj Auditorium in Biswanath Chariali, Akhilchandra Nath, President of Assam State Primary Teachers Association, and Ratul Goswami, general secretary, announced the details of the planned Bharat Yatra. They expressed disappointment with the lack of response from both the central and state governments regarding their demands, leading to the decision to organize this nationwide protest.
The meeting also witnessed the adoption of various resolutions related to the Bharat Yatra. Attendees included representatives from different teachers’ associations, including All India LP Teachers’ Association, College NPS Association, High School Teachers Association, NPS Teachers Association, Middle English Teachers Association, TET Passed Teachers Association, and Primary Teachers Associations from various divisions and sub-divisions.
Responding to questions from reporters, Ratul Goswami, general secretary of the conference, expressed concern over the lack of attention given by the education minister to the issues faced by head teachers in primary schools in Assam. As a result, head teachers from across the state will hold a collective meeting on July 19 and demand the refund of charge allowance (bonus) amounting to Rs 300. Furthermore, Goswami highlighted the reduction in grade pay for graduate teachers in the state, stating that the government’s decision in this regard will be challenged in court.
