Nikhil Banga Teachers Association staged a protest in Salt Lake; demands end to National Education Policy 2020

The Nikhil Banga Teachers Association took to the streets in Salt Lake, West Bengal, to demand various reforms from the state government.

The group marched in the scorching heat to push for their demands, which included the abolition of the National Education Policy 2020, a controversial education policy introduced by the Indian government, which they believe has been disastrous for the education sector.

Another demand was the respect for a Supreme Court judgment on cooperative salary payments, which the group claims have not been fully implemented. The teachers also called for regularization of all side teachers under the TETPA, or the West Bengal School Service Commission.

In addition, the association demanded that EPF payments be made from the day of independence, and that pensions be given to retirees. The group also called for paid CCL for side teachers, and for conformity with present-day prices. The teachers also demanded an increase in gratuity from 3 lakhs to 10 lakhs, with prices adjusted accordingly.

The Nikhil Banga Side Teachers Association planned to send a delegation to meet with the Education Minister to discuss their concerns. The group hoped that their demands would be heard and that the state government would take steps to address their grievances.