Archive · 15 Jan 2026
Tamil Nadu Raises Part-Time Teachers' Pay
Teachers in Tamil Nadu have been protesting for 21 days because they are not being paid the same as other teachers who were hired earlier.
The education minister met with them and promised that part-time teachers will get at least Rs 10,000 starting in May.
The teachers want the government to keep its promise to pay them equally and make their jobs permanent.
The minister said more money will be given soon, and they are talking about making the part-time teachers' jobs permanent.
Unfortunately, a teacher named Kannan died by suicide during the protest.
The main opposition parties blame the current government for not keeping their promises and for the teacher's death.
They are demanding compensation for the family.
Part-time teachers in Tamil Nadu to receive a minimum of Rs 10,000 from May.
Protest by Secondary Grade Teachers (SGTs) and Part-Time Teachers lasted 21 days.
Pay difference of Rs 3,170 exists for teachers appointed after June 2009.
Government to discuss regularizing part-time teachers' services with the Law Department.
Additional hike of Rs 2,500 announced, bringing future pay to Rs 15,000.
A part-time teacher, Kannan, died by suicide during the protest.
AIADMK and BJP blame the DMK government for the teacher's death and demand Rs 50 lakh compensation.
- Who
- Secondary Grade Teachers (SGTs) and Part-Time Teachers in Tamil Nadu
- What
- Protest for equal pay and regularization of services, followed by a tragic suicide
- When
- Protest lasted 21 days, meeting held on Wednesday, suicide occurred on Tuesday evening
- Where
- Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Why
- Pay difference of Rs 3,170 for teachers appointed after June 2009 and delays in central funding
DMK Government
AIADMK and BJP
Teacher's Suicide
DMK Government
The DMK government has taken steps to address the concerns of part-time teachers by increasing their wages and providing additional financial support.
AIADMK and BJP
The AIADMK and BJP blame the DMK government for the teacher's suicide, alleging administrative cruelty and betrayal of election promises.
- Minimum Payment
- Rs 10,000
- Protest Duration
- 21 days
- Pay Difference
- Rs 3,170
- Additional Hike
- Rs 2,500
- Total Future Pay
- Rs 15,000
- Committee Formation
- 2023
- Government Change
- Change in government
- Central Government Funds
- Rs 3,548 crore
- Teacher's Suicide
- Kannan
- Compensation Demanded
- Rs 50 lakh
Sources
‘Minimum Rs10,000 will be paid to part-time teachers’: Tamil Nadu Education Minister amid teachers’ protest for equal pay
'Minimum ₹10,000 To Be Paid To Part-Time Teachers,' Says Tamil Nadu Education Minister Amid Teachers' Protest For Equal Pay
