Teachers Defy Meghalaya's Centralised Fund Scheme Proposal

Teachers' associations in Meghalaya opposed the government's Centralised Fund Scheme, walking out of a meeting alleging forced registration and exclusion of key stakeholders. The Meghalaya College Teachers' Association and others demanded reverting to a 2023 draft scheme while criticizing attempts to include deficit employees under outdated laws.

The proposed Centralised Fund Scheme by the Meghalaya government has faced strong resistance from teachers' associations, culminating in a walkout from crucial discussions. Concerns over forced registration and the exclusion of significant stakeholders have fueled dissent among educators.

Main associations including the Meghalaya College Teachers' Association (MCTA) and the Khasi Jaintia Deficit School Teachers' Association (KJDSTA) contend that key parties were not present in the meeting with education officials. They accuse the government of advancing the registration for the 2026 scheme despite awaiting a decision from the Meghalaya High Court.

Education Commissioner Vijay Mantri chaired the session aimed at discussing the proposed unification of provident fund management for non-government education sector employees. However, dissatisfaction persists, with educators calling for adherence to the previously approved 2023 scheme and contesting any amendments under outdated legislation.