Archive · 5 Sep 2025
Supreme Court Slams Low Pay, Warns of Education Crisis in India
Imagine teachers in some schools are paid very little, like daily wage workers, while other teachers doing the same job get much more.
The Supreme Court is worried because this is happening in India, especially in Gujarat.
Many teaching jobs are also empty, and the few teachers that are there have to teach many classes.
Some teachers are hired part-time and are paid very little per class.
This means some schools and colleges are struggling, and the quality of education is suffering.
Some schools are nearly empty because so many students attend private school or get extra coaching.
This creates an education crisis that harms India's future.
The Supreme Court criticized Gujarat's low pay for contractual teachers.
Contractual teachers receive significantly lower pay than regular faculty.
Many teaching positions in universities and colleges remain vacant.
Part-time teachers are underpaid, lack benefits, and have no job security.
The education system faces challenges including teacher shortages and reliance on private coaching.
- Who
- The Supreme Court of India and education stakeholders.
- What
- Expressing concern over low pay for contractual teachers and a shortage of teachers across India.
- When
- Recently.
- Where
- Across India, with a focus on Gujarat and Maharashtra.
- Why
- To address the education crisis caused by low pay, teacher shortages, and unequal treatment, which is affecting the quality of education.
Government Perspective
Education Advocates & Teachers' Unions
Teacher Salaries & Benefits
Government Perspective
Focus on budget constraints and gradual improvements.
Education Advocates & Teachers' Unions
Demand equal pay and benefits for all teachers performing similar duties.
Reliance on Part-Time Teachers
Government Perspective
Employ part-time teachers to fill gaps.
Education Advocates & Teachers' Unions
Condemn the casualization of teaching roles and advocate for filling vacant permanent positions.
- Gujarat Contractual Teachers' Pay
- ₹30,000 per month
- Regular Faculty Pay
- ₹1.2 - 1.4 lakhs per month
- CHB Teachers Pay
- ₹400 - ₹800 per lecture
- Unemployment Rate (24-29 age group)
- More than 30%
- Vacant Faculty Posts (Central Universities)
- 26%
- Students in Private Schools (Urban)
- Nearly 54%