Archive · 29 Sep 2025
Meghalaya Teachers' Protest Enters Second Week
Teachers in Meghalaya are upset and protesting because they want a better deal.
They're currently working in 'ad hoc' schools, which means they don't get as much money or support as teachers in 'deficit' schools.
Around 8,000 teachers are involved, and they started protesting on September 22nd.
They want the government to promise in writing that they will be upgraded to the 'deficit' school system, which would give them more money and stability.
The government says it is thinking about it, but the teachers want a clear plan.
A local politician is supporting the teachers.
Another teachers' group plans to join the protest after a festival.
Teachers are protesting and demanding a written assurance from the Meghalaya government.
The teachers, under FASTOM, are seeking an upgrade from ad hoc to deficit school status.
Around 8,000 teachers are impacted by the protest.
Ad hoc teachers' salaries range from Rs 18,000 to Rs 33,000.
A local MLA is supporting the teachers' demands.
- Who
- School teachers in Meghalaya
- What
- Protesting for upgrade to deficit school pattern, demanding written assurance.
- When
- Protest entered its second week as of September 29.
- Where
- Meghalaya
- Why
- To secure better financial support and status from the government.
- Protesting Group
- Federation of All School Teachers Association of Meghalaya (FASTOM)
- Primary Demand
- Upgrade ad hoc teachers to deficit school pattern
- Number of Ad Hoc Teachers
- Approximately 8,000
- Protest Start Date
- September 22
- Teachers' Salary (approx.)
- Rs 18,000-33,000 depending on level
- Political Support
- North Shillong MLA Adelbert Nongrum