2,174 vocational teachers continue with protest

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Shimla, Updated At : 02:15 AM Apr 11, 2025 IST

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Over 2,174 vocational teachers from across the state have been protesting in Shimla for the past 13 days. Teachers, who are employed on the outsourced basis, are seeking direct government recruitment to ensure fair salaries, job security and respectful work environment. The companies through which they were employed had terminated the services of nine teachers but the teachers were sticking to their demand.

The teachers are seeking direct recruitment by the government, eliminating the role of private companies from the process. They alleged exploitation by the companies and demanded a secure and respectful work environment.

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