Teachers March in Latur: A Call for Change

Over 2,000 teachers from various schools protested in Latur, Maharashtra, demanding action on several issues including a review of the Teacher Eligibility Test decision, reinstatement of the old pension scheme, and better pay and health insurance.

In Maharashtra's Latur, over 2,000 teachers took to the streets on Friday, staging a protest march to voice various demands.

The demonstration saw participation from at least 29 teachers' unions, representing both government-aided private institutions and Zilla Parishad-run schools.

Among their demands were a review petition on the Teacher Eligibility Test decision, reinstatement of the old pension scheme, regular pay scales, and comprehensive health insurance for educators.

(With inputs from agencies.)