Supreme Court Grants Permanent Status and Pay to UP Contract Teachers Amid Nationwide Regularisation Demands
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Supreme Court Grants Permanent Status and Pay to UP Contract Teachers Amid Nationwide Regularisation Demands

The Supreme Court ruled that Uttar Pradesh's contractual upper primary school teachers are entitled to a permanent status and a monthly salary of Rs 17,000 from 2017-18, with arrears payable by the state. This decision highlights ongoing national issues faced by contract teachers, who constitute about 16% of India's school workforce and often work without job security or fair pay. Protests, such as those in Puducherry, reflect demands for regularisation and equitable treatment across several states.

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