Chhattisgarh: It’s been four years since teachers at a school for adivasi kids have received their salaries
Chhattisgarh: It’s been four years since teachers at a school for adivasi kids have received their salaries

By Deepanwita Gita Niyogi

Despite no salaries for four years, teachers of the Abhayaran Sikshan Samiti Higher Secondary School in Mungeli district in Chhattisgarh, have stayed on. They are awaiting a government grant, which will help the school stay afloat and continue to impart education to Gond and Baiga tribal children.

Despite no salaries for four years, teachers of the Abhayaran Sikshan Samiti Higher Secondary School in Mungeli district in Chhattisgarh, have stayed on. They are awaiting a government grant, which will help the school stay afloat and continue to impart education to Gond and Baiga tribal children.

यूपीएससी प्रमुख का वेतन तीन गुना बढ़ाया गया, अब ढाई लाख रुपए प्रति माह मिलेगी सैलरी
यूपीएससी प्रमुख का वेतन तीन गुना बढ़ाया गया, अब ढाई लाख रुपए प्रति माह मिलेगी सैलरी

By Sanjay Srivastava

Overworked and underpaid: There's no hope for ASHA workers
Overworked and underpaid: There's no hope for ASHA workers

By Shubham Koul

For more than six lakh villages in India where medical facilities aren't easily accessible, a silent army of 860,000 health care professionals are the only ray of hope. However, this ‘pink army’ is not happy. Dismally low salaries, erratic work schedule and long working hours are just some of the issues that these women face

For more than six lakh villages in India where medical facilities aren't easily accessible, a silent army of 860,000 health care professionals are the only ray of hope. However, this ‘pink army’ is not happy. Dismally low salaries, erratic work schedule and long working hours are just some of the issues that these women face

Education first: People living in rural India have high expectations
Education first: People living in rural India have high expectations

By Daya Sagar

The Union Budget allocated ₹94,853.64 crore for education sector in 2019-20. Of the total ₹94,853. 64 crore education budget, ₹56,536.63 crore has been pegged for the school sector and rest ₹38,317.01 crore has been allocated to the higher education. The mid-day meal program has been allocated ₹11,000 crore. The Budget allocated the teachers training and adult education only ₹125 crore. While the numbers are impressive, but rural India wants more

The Union Budget allocated ₹94,853.64 crore for education sector in 2019-20. Of the total ₹94,853. 64 crore education budget, ₹56,536.63 crore has been pegged for the school sector and rest ₹38,317.01 crore has been allocated to the higher education. The mid-day meal program has been allocated ₹11,000 crore. The Budget allocated the teachers training and adult education only ₹125 crore. While the numbers are impressive, but rural India wants more

Rajasthan: As Congress govt begins to implement old pension system, BJP terms it 'vote-bank' politics
Rajasthan: As Congress govt begins to implement old pension system, BJP terms it 'vote-bank' politics

By Madhav Sharma

While government employees in Rajasthan are cheering the reintroduction of the old pension system, the principal opposition party in the state is terming it as a desperate attempt to secure votes not only for the assembly elections which are scheduled next year but also the Lok Sabha polls in 2024.

While government employees in Rajasthan are cheering the reintroduction of the old pension system, the principal opposition party in the state is terming it as a desperate attempt to secure votes not only for the assembly elections which are scheduled next year but also the Lok Sabha polls in 2024.

Give us in writing that you won't sack us: Home guards tell the Uttar Pradesh government
Give us in writing that you won't sack us: Home guards tell the Uttar Pradesh government

By Ranvijay Singh

After 25,000 home guards posted across UP were sacked, Chetan Chauhan, the UP cabinet minister, home guard department, assured them on Wednesday and said: "No home guard would be sacked." But this was not enough

After 25,000 home guards posted across UP were sacked, Chetan Chauhan, the UP cabinet minister, home guard department, assured them on Wednesday and said: "No home guard would be sacked." But this was not enough

Gaon Connection impact: Jharkhand govt provides financial aid to national athlete Supriti Kachhap
Gaon Connection impact: Jharkhand govt provides financial aid to national athlete Supriti Kachhap

By Manoj Choudhary

On June 13, Gaon Connection highlighted that Jharkhand-based national athlete Supriti Kachhap is deprived of basic sports gear including a pair of running shoes. Almost a month later, the state government has provided her financial aid to ensure that she gets the essential sports equipment which is crucial for her to excel as an athlete.

On June 13, Gaon Connection highlighted that Jharkhand-based national athlete Supriti Kachhap is deprived of basic sports gear including a pair of running shoes. Almost a month later, the state government has provided her financial aid to ensure that she gets the essential sports equipment which is crucial for her to excel as an athlete.

श्रम कानूनों में पिछले तीन वर्षों के दौरान किये गए ये बदलाव
श्रम कानूनों में पिछले तीन वर्षों के दौरान किये गए ये बदलाव

By vineet bajpai

The Women Mechanics of UP Roadways Wield Wrenches and Break Stereotypes
The Women Mechanics of UP Roadways Wield Wrenches and Break Stereotypes

By Manish Dubey

In Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation’s regional workshop in Kanpur, ten women mechanics work shoulder to shoulder with their male counterparts. They are trained under Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana.

In Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation’s regional workshop in Kanpur, ten women mechanics work shoulder to shoulder with their male counterparts. They are trained under Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana.

ASHA workers in Bihar on an indefinite strike for close to a month. Here are their demands
ASHA workers in Bihar on an indefinite strike for close to a month. Here are their demands

By Rahul Jha

Due to the strike by 100,000 ASHAs, vaccination activities in the state are affected, and several primary healthcare centres in villages have stopped providing health services.

Due to the strike by 100,000 ASHAs, vaccination activities in the state are affected, and several primary healthcare centres in villages have stopped providing health services.

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