Nagaland adhoc teachers suspend agitation after DoSE assurance

The All Nagaland Adhoc Teachers Group 2015 batch has paused its ongoing protest while giving the state government until June 30 to regularize the appointments of 1,166 teachers.

The decision followed an extended meeting between the Core Committee and general members, where the future course of action was deliberated at length, according to group representatives.

The move came after the Directorate of School Education reached out through a letter issued by Principal Director Shashank Pratap Singh. Taking note of the communication, the Core Committee resolved to temporarily suspend the agitation.

The principal director acknowledged the grievances raised by the teachers and the anxiety faced by the affected members. He said that the matter has been taken seriously at the departmental level.

The Directorate informed the group that it is undertaking a systematic exercise to review and reconcile relevant records in coordination with the concerned authorities.

It noted that certain key documents, including sanction post order numbers, appointment orders, and release orders of previous incumbents, could not be traced and have been escalated to the competent authority to explore alternative solutions.

While stepping back from immediate protests, the teachers emphasized that their core demand remains intact.

They described June 30 as a final deadline and indicated that demonstrations would resume if the regularization process is not completed within the stipulated time.

The batch pointed out that 1,166 teachers appointed under the ANATG 2015 cohort have been awaiting confirmation of their services for years.

They recalled that during a previous round of protests, the government had assured them that regularization would be finalized by December 2023 following the formation of a High Powered Committee.

Expressing cautious optimism over the latest assurances conveyed through the department’s letter, the teachers said they expect tangible progress before the new deadline.

At the same time, they warned that they are prepared to escalate their agitation if commitments are not honored.

Members also spoke about the prolonged uncertainty surrounding their employment status, stressing that regularization is critical for long-term job stability and professional growth.

At the meeting, general members reiterated their confidence in the Core Committee’s leadership and pledged solidarity.

Group leaders said they will continue engaging with the Directorate of School Education to facilitate completion of pending formalities.

Although the Directorate has not issued a separate official response regarding the June 30 deadline, sources indicated that the department is working toward an early resolution of the matter.