Substantial hike in consolidated salary package for PGTs and GTs of Science and Mathematics

The Human Resource Development Department has effected a substantial hike in the consolidated salary being drawn by ad-hoc Post Graduate and Graduate Teachers for Science and Mathematics employed in Government schools here. As per an Office Order dated 03 February, the consolidated salary for Science and Mathematics PGTs has been enhanced from Rs. 14,000 to Rs. 25,000 per month and for Graduate Teachers of science and maths, from Rs. 12,000 to Rs. 20,000.
The new salary package is to come into effect on 01 March 2015 and extends to existing ad-hoc teachers as well.

Make Ad-hoc teacher appointment details public: BJYM

GANGTOK, 27 Oct: Bharatiya Janta Yuva Morcha [BJYM] Sikkim president, Shanti Sharma has welcomed the Human Resources Development Department Minister, NK Pradhan’s invitation extended to the Ad-hoc teachers on strike for a meeting to discuss the issue.
In a press release, Ms Sharma has stated that it is a “progressive step” taken by the Minister and adds that hunger strike is not the solution to any problem. Expressing hope that the meeting would be fruitful she has however asked the HRDD to make the terms and conditions of appointment of ad-hoc teachers public.
“What is the condition under which they have to be appointed every year and why are they paid salaries for only 8 months?” questions Ms Sharma. She further asks if their experience as ad-hoc teachers will be considered in place of a B Ed degree.