Archive · 19 Sep 2025
Arunachal Schoolgirls Protest Teacher Shortage, Authorities Act
About 90 girls from a school in Arunachal Pradesh walked 65 kilometers to protest because they didn't have enough teachers.
They wanted teachers for Geography and Political Science classes.
The students marched overnight, and their pictures were shared online.
They held up signs and shouted about the lack of teachers.
The school already had some teachers, but not enough in the subjects they needed.
The protest got the attention of the government, and they quickly approved the hiring of new teachers.
The school serves girls from less privileged families.
Students from KGBV school in Arunachal Pradesh protested teacher shortages.
Around 90 students marched 65 km to district headquarters.
Protest focused on lack of Geography and Political Science teachers.
The students marched without informing school authorities.
Authorities approved the appointment of new teachers following the protest.
- Who
- KGBV students
- What
- Protested teacher shortages by marching 65 km
- When
- September 14 (approximately)
- Where
- Pakke Kessang district, Arunachal Pradesh
- Why
- To highlight lack of teachers, particularly in Geography and Political Science
Students' Perspective
School Administration's Perspective
Teacher Availability
Students' Perspective
Students: There are not enough teachers, especially in key subjects like Geography and Political Science.
School Administration's Perspective
School: There were shortages but enough teachers for other subjects and lessons for the half-yearly exams had been completed.
- School Name
- Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya (KGBV)
- Location
- Pakke Kessang district, Arunachal Pradesh
- Protest Reason
- Teacher shortage
- Distance of March
- 65 km
- Subjects Lacking Teachers
- Geography and Political Science
- Result
- Appointment of new teachers approved
