Nongpoh, November 12: Deficit school teachers from Ri Bhoi District, under the banner of the Khasi-Jaintia Deficit School Teachers’ Association (KJDSTA), continued their agitation on Thursday, demanding that the state government should fulfil their long-pending rights and grievances.
The teachers alleged that the state government had continued to neglect their demands and remained indifferent to their concerns, despite repeated appeals for justice and the benefits entitled to them as deficit school teachers.
The protest was held at Nongpoh Town Shopping Complex, where deficit school teachers from various schools across Ri Bhoi District gathered to extend their support to the ongoing agitation and press for their demands.
The protesting teachers were also encouraged by KJDSTA central body Vice-President Raynold Basaiawmoit, along with other leaders of the association from Ri Bhoi District.
It may be recalled that the key demands of the deficit school teachers include the immediate release of Dearness Allowance (DA) arrears and benefits effective from 2025, withdrawal of the 2026 Scheme, implementation of the Full Contributory Provident Fund (CPF) in accordance with the 1969 Act, and the reconstitution of the Board of Trustees for teachers and employees working in deficit schools.
