Archive · 30 Jan 2026
Telangana Teachers to March in Delhi
Teachers from Telangana are planning to march in Delhi on February 5.
They want the government to bring back the Old Pension Scheme and stop the Contributory Pension Scheme.
They also want senior teachers to not have to take a special test and for the new education policy to be canceled.
Additionally, they are asking for better pay for temporary teachers and more teaching jobs to be filled.
The march will start at 10 a.m.
at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, and many important people are expected to support them.
The teachers say this march is important to protect their rights and the future of public education.
Telangana teachers’ associations have called for a march to Delhi on February 5 to protest against various issues.
The protest aims to pressure the government to restore the Old Pension Scheme and abolish the Contributory Pension Scheme.
Key demands include exempting senior teachers from the Teacher Eligibility Test and canceling the National Education Policy.
Other grievances include the closure and merging of schools, lack of voting rights for primary school teachers, and the need to fill vacant teaching positions.
The march will begin at 10 a.m. at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, with support expected from Members of Parliament and national leaders.
- Who
- Telangana teachers’ associations and national teachers’ federations
- What
- A march to Delhi to protest against various issues related to teachers' rights and education policies
- When
- February 5 at 10 a.m.
- Where
- Jantar Mantar, New Delhi
- Why
- To pressure the government on issues such as the restoration of the Old Pension Scheme, abolition of the Contributory Pension Scheme, exemption of senior teachers from the Teacher Eligibility Test, cancellation of the National Education Policy, and implementation of minimum wages for contract and temporary staff
- Date
- February 5
- Location
- Jantar Mantar, New Delhi
- Start Time
- 10 a.m.
- Organizers
- Telangana teachers’ associations and national teachers’ federations
- Key Demands
- Restoration of Old Pension Scheme, abolition of Contributory Pension Scheme, exemption of senior teachers from Teacher Eligibility Test, cancellation of National Education Policy, implementation of minimum wages for contract and temporary staff