SHILLONG: Deficit school teachers, represented by the Khasi Jaintia Deficit School Teachers’ Association (KJDSTA) and the Garo Hills Deficit School Teachers and Employees Association (GHDSTEA), have issued an ultimatum to the Meghalaya government, threatening statewide protests if their six-point charter of demands is not met by MBOSOctober 9.
Following a rally from the MBOSE office to Malki Ground, KJDSTA President Boswell Pala criticized the government’s indifference, despite deficit schools’ longstanding role in Meghalaya’s education system.
The associations submitted a memorandum to Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma, expressing frustration over delayed responses and nearly a month of waiting for an official meeting.
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Key demands include the immediate release of pending Dearness Allowance (DA) arrears—51% from July 2025, 53% from January 2026, and 43% for early 2024—alongside implementation of the enhanced 10% Contributory Provident Fund (CPF) matching contribution and payment of arrears.
Teachers also seek urgent administrative actions: filling vacant posts, halting the conversion of deficit teaching posts into SPF, exemption from the Centralized Provident Fund Scheme 2026, reinstatement of the Board of Trustees under the 1969 Act, and timely execution of CPF and NPS schemes.
The associations warned that if their demands remain unaddressed, they will escalate protests statewide, holding the government responsible for any disruption to students’ education.
(4FrontMedia news)
