Nagaland Teachers' Protest Continues Amid Government Dialogue

The ongoing protest by the Nagaland Government Teachers Association has entered its third day, with educators demanding salary adjustments to the State Plan. Despite the government's willingness to engage in dialogue, they stress the importance of following legal procedures. The protest, involving over 2,000 teachers, raises concerns about its impact on students, particularly from economically weaker backgrounds. The Advisor for School Education has highlighted the financial implications of the teachers' demands and the necessity for proper documentation for regularization. As the situation unfolds, the government remains firm on adhering to legal norms while addressing the teachers' concerns.

By Narendra Chaudhary Mar 2, 2026, 18:17 IST

Ongoing Protests by Nagaland Teachers

Kohima, Mar 2: The protest led by the Nagaland Government Teachers Association (NGTA) has now reached its third day, with educators firmly stating they will persist until their demands are met by the state authorities.

Kekhrielhoulie Yhome, the Advisor for School Education and SCERT, mentioned that the government is willing to engage in discussions but will adhere to established protocols and legal frameworks.

The teachers, primarily from the RMSA batches of 2010 and 2013, are advocating for their salaries to be included in the State Plan.

Yhome warned that such a change could have significant financial repercussions, potentially costing the State over Rs 80 crore in central funding.

Currently, 2,293 teachers are demonstrating outside the Directorate of School Education, insisting they will not disperse until their requests are addressed.

The Advisor highlighted that 2,483 ad hoc teachers from the 2015 batch had been regularized despite not going through open recruitment processes.

Among these, approximately 1,166 are participating in the current protests, while only 235 have provided the necessary documentation for review by the Personnel & Administrative Reforms (PNR) Department, with around 100 cases already approved.

Referencing a Supreme Court decision, Yhome emphasized that regularization must adhere to legal standards and due process.

Teachers have been instructed to present their appointment letters, academic qualifications, medical fitness certificates, and other relevant documents for verification. Those found with fraudulent or invalid documentation will face termination and salary recovery.

Yhome expressed concern that the ongoing protests are negatively impacting students in government schools, especially those from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

While he acknowledged that some of the teachers' demands are "reasonable," he reiterated that decisions will not be made under duress and must comply with legal regulations.

When asked about managing the situation with teachers absent, he noted that while there is a shortage, the remaining staff are handling school operations.