SHILLONG: Khasi Jaintia Deficit School Teachers Association (KJDSTA) has demanded release of 2nd installment of arrears of revised pay before Teachers’ Day on September 5.
President of the association, Babu Kular Khongjirem, said the general meeting of KJDSTA held on Thursday said the association is waiting for the response from the government within a week.
Earlier, a memorandum was submitted to the Director of School Education and Literacy (DSEL) and the Chief Minister on August 14.
The teachers demanded the extension of pension benefits to deficit school teachers in the state, regular and monthly salary, raising the Death-Cum-Retirement Gratuity (DCRG) to Rs 10 lakh at par with government employees as recommended by 5th pay commission, implementation of new pension schemes (NPS), extension of NAPs (New Assured Progressing Scheme) as teachers of deficit have no promotion so far.
The association also demanded medical re-imbursement, uniform leave especially maternity leave for lady teachers, among others. The executive-cum-zonal meeting will be held again before September 5 to discuss and plan of action for celebration of the ensuing Teachers’ Day.
