MP Teachers Intensify Protest In Bhopal, Demand TET Scrapping, Service Benefits And End To E-Attendance | VIDEO

Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh: Teachers across the state have intensified their protest, demanding the scrapping of the TET (Teacher Eligibility Test), a revised service tenure calculation system, and an end to e-attendance. Jagdish Yadav, President of the State Teachers’ Association, expressed frustration at the government's lack of response to their eight-year struggle for these changes.

The TET issue has been a major point of contention for six months, yet the government has shown no willingness to cancel the requirement. The recruitment policy for teachers in Madhya Pradesh is unique, as none of the existing teachers fall under the TET purview, thus the exam should be abolished. The association, representing the Madhya Pradesh Adhyapak Sanyukt Morcha, has vowed to continue a rotational sit-in protest until they can engage in dialogue with the government and achieve resolution.

Teachers emphasized that their demands are rooted in their service conditions and long-term benefits, urging the state government to initiate talks with their representatives and take concrete steps to resolve the issues. The association stressed the need for a clear policy decision regarding service-related provisions and a mechanism to regularly address teachers' grievances.

The association also noted that the uncertainty over these provisions has persisted for years, and a solution is urgently needed. It was reported that up to 48,000 teaching positions may become available for fresh recruitment by 2028 if the government agrees to their demands.