No salary deduction during training period, CM assures West teachers

GANGTOK, 15 July: Primary school teachers of West Sikkim undergoing teacher training at Kyongsa DIET called on the Chief Minister, Pawan Chamling, when he was in West District headquarter town for Bhanu Jayanti celebrations on Wednesday, a press release informs.
Later, addressing a press conference at the DIET building, the teachers informed that the two-year teacher training at DIET was a crucial step towards achieving the Chief Minister’s vision of providing quality education in Sikkim.
They further informed that with regard to the issue of salary deduction during training period, the CM assured the teacher representatives that the deduction will not be made, the release informs.
The teachers have thanked the CM for this assurance and also conveyed their thanks to the area MLA, PL Subba for his support.