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TSUTF Demands Two Teachers in Every Primary School
A teachers’ group in Telangana wants the government to make changes to school rules.
It says every primary school should have at least two teachers.
It also wants schools to stay open and be easy for students to reach.
For schools with 50 students, the group wants one teacher for each class.
The group is asking for a pay review and several other benefits for teachers.
It says it may organize a protest in November if the government does not decide by then.
Members plan a hunger strike in Hyderabad on October 17.
The union will also hold a state conference in Kothagudem from December 26 to 28.
The Telangana State United Teachers Federation (TSUTF) urged the government to amend GO 25 and keep state-run schools accessible rather than close them.
The union called for at least two teachers in every primary school and one teacher per class in schools with 50 students.
TSUTF sought a Pay Revision Commission effective from July 1, 2023, and warned of agitation in November if no decision is made.
Members plan a mass hunger strike in Hyderabad on October 17; the union’s state conference is scheduled for Kothagudem from December 26 to 28.
Other demands include cashless health-card treatment, action on GO 317-affected employees, pension changes, promotions, and reduced non-teaching duties for headmasters.
- Who
- The Telangana State United Teachers Federation (TSUTF), including its president Chava Ravi and general secretary A. Venkat.
- What
- The union made demands concerning school staffing, school access, teacher pay and benefits, and warned of agitation.
- Where
- The union meeting and planned hunger strike are in Hyderabad; the state conference is planned for Kothagudem, Telangana.
- When
- The hunger strike is planned for October 17; agitation was warned for November; the state conference is scheduled for December 26–28. The requested PRC effective date is July 1, 2023.
- Why
- TSUTF says schools need adequate staffing and access, and teachers’ pay, benefits, and employment-related concerns need decisions.
TSUTF’s position
Government position
School staffing and closures
TSUTF’s position
TSUTF wants at least two teachers in every primary school, one teacher per class in schools with 50 students, and opposes closing schools in the name of Telangana Public Schools.
Government position
The article does not report a government response or position.
Pay and employment demands
TSUTF’s position
TSUTF seeks a PRC from July 1, 2023, cashless treatment through health cards, justice for GO 317-affected employees, pension-related changes, and other benefits.
Government position
The article does not report a government response or position.
Key facts
- Organization
- Telangana State United Teachers Federation (TSUTF)
- Primary-school staffing demand
- At least two teachers in every primary school
- Staffing demand for larger schools
- One teacher per class in schools with 50 students
- Requested PRC start date
- July 1, 2023
- Planned mass hunger strike
- October 17 in Hyderabad
- Agitation warning
- The union warned of agitation in November if no decision is taken by then.
- State conference
- Kothagudem, December 26–28
Quotes
TSUTF committee
The committee of the Telangana State United Teachers Federation.
“Do not distance education from everyone in the name of quality.”
deccanchronicle.com
Sources
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