Dehradun Unaided School Teachers: 8 Years, ₹5000 Salary, No Hope

• Teachers in Dehradun's unaided schools are struggling, many working for ₹5,000 monthly for 8 years without salary increases.
• Lack of government grants has led to financial distress, school closures, and an uncertain future for thousands of students.
• Despite teaching government curricula and contributing to board exams, these teachers receive minimal wages, unlike their government school counterparts benefiting from the Seventh Pay Commission.
• School operators highlight that unaided schools are crucial in areas without government schools, yet they receive no support.
• Growing resentment among teachers and operators, who plan protests due to government neglect and unfulfilled assurances regarding grants.

Why It Matters: Unaided school teachers in Dehradun face severe financial hardship due to government neglect and lack of grants.