Archive · 16 Sep 2025
Arunachal Students March to Protest Teacher Shortage
Students in Arunachal Pradesh walked a long way to get the government's attention.
They want more teachers, especially for Geography and Political Science.
The students marched 65 kilometers to reach the government, because they were not getting their needs met by the school or the education officials.
The school headmistress said they need more teachers, but the courses have already been finished for the examinations.
Students from KGBV school marched 65 kilometers.
The protest aimed to highlight the shortage of teachers.
Students demanded teachers for Geography and Political Science.
The students' pleas were allegedly ignored by officials.
The school headmistress acknowledged the shortage.
- Who
- 90 students from KGBV
- What
- Marched to protest teacher shortage
- When
- Started Sunday, reached district HQ in the morning
- Where
- Pakke Kesang district, Arunachal Pradesh
- Why
- To demand posting of Geography and Political Science teachers
Students' Perspective
School Administration
Teacher Shortage
Students' Perspective
Students believe there is an acute shortage of teachers and that officials are unresponsive.
School Administration
The headmistress admitted to a shortage in specific subjects but claimed adequate teachers for the other subjects. Courses are complete for half-yearly exams.
- Event
- Student Protest
- Location
- Pakke Kesang district, Arunachal Pradesh
- Distance Marched
- 65 kilometers
- Key Demand
- Posting of Geography and Political Science teachers
- School
- KGBV
