India is a democratic and constitutional country where citizens have been granted fundamental rights and duties through the Constitution. Education is the foundation of personal and national development, but no citizen can progress without it.
Both government and private teachers play a crucial role in serving society and the nation by providing equal education to all classes. However, private teachers face challenges such as unequal pay despite doing the same work and lack of constitutional recognition. To address these inequalities, the Indian Private Teachers Association (IPTA) is actively working for their rights.
The contribution of private teachers is invaluable in governance, legislation, judiciary, and journalism. They train students for competitive exams, strengthening the nation’s law and order. Unfortunately, there is no constitutional provision for private teachers. Just as lawyers have the Bar Council and journalists have the Press Council, private teachers also deserve a special act for recognition.
Therefore, all private teachers across the country request the Government of India to enact a law that grants them constitutional identity.
Demands:
- Private teachers should be granted national recognition and rights.
- Provisions for part-time jobs and cottage industries for teachers.
- Children of private teachers should have access to higher education and competitive exams.
- Registered teachers should receive free medical aid in case of accidental death.
- Private teachers should be covered under insurance schemes, Ayushman Medical Card, and other government benefits.
- The "Teacher Honor Scheme" should be implemented from state to central level to ensure respect for over 5 million private teachers in India.
A constitutional amendment for private teachers' recognition is urgently needed.
