Trapped in Distress? Jharkhand Tribal Women Plead to Return from Tamil Nadu Textile Mill

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Approximately 2,900 assistant teachers in Chhattisgarh, primarily from tribal communities, protested after the High Court cancelled their appointments on December 10, 2024, favouring D.Ed. candidates over B.Ed. holders for primary school teaching positions. The court ruled that only D.Ed. candidates were eligible, citing administrative lapses, and directed their appointments by January 14, 2025. The terminated B.Ed. teachers recruited between 2023 and 2024, argued the original advertisement accepted both qualifications. The job loss threatened their livelihoods, with many highlighting unpaid loans, disrupted education, and family instability. Protesters, including women and marginalised groups, demanded alternative appointments and job security. Tragic incidents, like Hema Singh's death, underscored their plight. Teachers staged protests in Raipur, urging the government to reverse the terminations and secure their futures.