Archive · 30 Jan 2026
Bhiwandi Teachers Demand Relief From BLO Duties
Teachers in Bhiwandi who are also Booth Level Officers (BLOs) are feeling very stressed.
They have a lot of school work to do, like helping students with exams and other studies.
They asked the government to let them focus on teaching and to stop giving them extra jobs as BLOs.
They also want the government to take back some warning letters they received.
The government officials listened to their concerns and promised to look into the problem.
Teachers in Bhiwandi submitted a memorandum seeking exemption from BLO duties due to academic pressures.
They demanded the withdrawal of show cause notices issued to them, citing mental stress and anxiety.
The memorandum was submitted under the guidance of Sudhir Ghagas, State President of the Maharashtra Rajya Shikshan Kranti Sanghatana.
Sub-Divisional Officer Vijayanand Sharma accepted the memorandum and assured a serious review of the issue.
Teachers highlighted the impact of BLO duties on academic quality and student learning.
- Who
- Teachers appointed as Booth Level Officers (BLOs) in Bhiwandi
- What
- Submitted a memorandum seeking relief from BLO duties and withdrawal of show cause notices
- When
- January 30
- Where
- Bhiwandi
- Why
- Due to mounting academic responsibilities and stress from non-academic duties
- Location
- Bhiwandi
- Date
- January 30
- Organization
- Maharashtra Rajya Shikshan Kranti Sanghatana
- Officials Involved
- Vijayanand Sharma (Sub-Divisional Officer)
- Key Demands
- Exemption from BLO duties, withdrawal of show cause notices
- Academic Concerns
- Class 10 and 12 assessments, practical and oral exams, online tasks