Shillong, Sept 25: Deficit teachers have warned of a state-wide agitation if the state government does not address their six pending demands by October 9.
The ultimatum was announced by Khasi Jaintia Deficit School Teachers’ Association (KJDSTA) president Boswell Pala after a protest march from MBoSE office to Malki Ground.
The protest was jointly organized by KJDSTA and the Garo Hills Deficit School Teachers and Employees Association (GHDSTEA).
Regarding DA dues, Pala said teachers are still paid 49% DA though 51% was due from July 1, 2025 and 53% from January 1, 2026, besides 43% arrears for January and February 2024.
Commenting on CPF, Pala said, “As per order dated November 21, 2024, the matching contribution was raised to 10% from January 1, 2025. To date, staff are still receiving only 8%. We demand immediate implementation with arrears.”
The associations further demanded immediate clearance of pending recruitment for retired posts, a halt to conversion of deficit posts into SPF temporary posts, exemption from the Centralised Provident Fund Scheme 2026, restoration of the Board of Trustees under the 1969 Act, and a binding deadline for CPF and NPS fund transfer.
“If all legitimate demands are not fulfilled by October 9, we shall be left with no alternative but to launch aggressive statewide protests. Any disruption to academic schedules or student activities shall rest entirely on the inaction and apathy of the government,” Pala added.
