‘Population census, drug census, govt health cards, SIR…”: 70% govt teachers engaged in ‘non-academic’ duties
Indian Express·2h ago·Concern
What Happened
Seventy percent of Punjab government school teachers are engaged in non-academic duties including census work, health scheme registration, and election duties, disrupting classes despite Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's repeated promises that teachers would focus only on teaching. Schools report acute staffing shortages affecting academic activities.
Key Entities
Punjab government teachersChief Minister Bhagwant MannCensus 2027Election Commission SIRBathinda districtCM health insurance scheme