The Directorate of Education has received directions from the government to increase the remuneration of guest and contract teachers working in the schools of the Delhi Government. The government has taken this step to support and empower the teachers amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
After receiving requests from ‘Dilli Atithi Shikshak Sangh’, the government of Delhi increased the salary of guest teachers. According to the update shared by Delhi Deputy Chief Minister, Manish Sisodia, the government has started the process to increase the salary of the guest teachers. The Directorate of Education has received directions from the government to increase the remuneration of guest and contract teachers working in the schools of the Delhi Government. The government has taken this step to support and empower the teachers amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
The minister through his official social media handle informed, "Some Guest Teachers came to meet me yesterday to share their experiences about how the Arvind Kejriwal govt has given them respect and recognition. They requested an increase in salary. Happy to announce that Delhi Govt has started the process to increase the salary of Guest Teachers."
An official notice released by the Office of Delhi Deputy Chief Minister informed, “The major request of the Guest Teachers, as mentioned in their representation, is regarding the revision of their remuneration. I agree with their point that the increase in cost of living, compounded by economic hardship in many families due to COVID necessitates upward revision in remunerations. Therefore, it is directed that the Directorate of Education should increase the remuneration of Guest and Contract Teachers.”
“The Department should work out the details of the same and submit a proposal to increase the remuneration of all Guest and Contract Teachers working in the schools of Delhi Government. This will enable them to live their life with dignity and continue to render their services wholeheartedly,” The communique further added.
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