Teachers Protest Cancellation of Winter Break in Jharkhand Schools

Education Minister Meets JUST Members Over Salary Delays and Leave Issues

Key Points:

• Teachers union protests cancellation of winter break from December 26 to January 1
• Delayed salary payments despite government directive cause financial strain
• Education Minister assures priority resolution of teachers’ grievances

GHATSHILA – Teachers from the Jharkhand Union of Secondary Teachers met Education Minister Ramdas Soren to discuss urgent concerns about leave cancellation and salary delays.

The East Singhbhum chapter of JUST has raised strong objections against recent administrative decisions. District Education Officer of Pakur issued orders canceling the scheduled winter break.

“This disrupts our family commitments during the holiday season,” said a senior union member. “The sudden cancellation contradicts the academic calendar issued earlier this year.”

Salary Concerns

The Finance Department had directed Christmas salary disbursement for all employees. However, many teachers still await their payments due to allocation shortages.

Meanwhile, the delay has created significant financial hardships for teaching staff across the region. Moreover, teachers expressed concern about meeting their essential expenses during the festival season.

Minister’s Response

Minister Ramdas Soren acknowledged the teachers’ grievances during the meeting. Furthermore, he promised swift action to address their concerns about both leave and salary issues.

Additionally, JUST district president Raju Ghosh led the delegation that presented their demands. Besides, several senior union members including district secretary Rupak Kumar De attended the crucial meeting.