Chandigarh Education Department Receives Over 65,000 Applications for 487 Teaching Posts
The Chandigarh Education Department has received an overwhelming response to its recent advertisement for the recruitment of teachers. Over 65,000 applications have been received for a mere 487 teaching posts. This surge in interest is attributed to the growing demand for government jobs in India, coupled with the high regard for teaching as a profession….
Over 1.30 Lakh Primary School Teachers in Odisha Protest Against State Government’s Decision to Abolish Old Pension Scheme
Over 1.30 lakh primary school teachers from over 50,000 state-run schools in Odisha have been on an indefinite cease-work agitation since September 8, 2023, demanding the abolition of the contractual appointment system, salary as per the central pay system, and the restoration of the old pension scheme. The Agitation: The teachers are protesting against the…
National Award to Teachers 2023: Honoring Excellence in Teaching
The National Award to Teachers (NAT) is an annual award given by the Ministry of Education, Government of India, to recognize and honor the outstanding work of teachers in the country. The award was instituted in 1962 and is given to teachers at all levels of education, from primary to higher education. The NAT is…
Assam Government Orders Dress Code for Teachers
The Assam government has issued a notification ordering a dress code for teachers in all educational institutions in the state. The notification was issued on August 20, 2023, and it came into effect immediately. The dress code requires teachers to wear “clean, modest, and decent clothes in sober colors, which should not look flashy” and…