Employees of unaided Kannada schools demand grant-in-aid
The Federation of Employees of Unaided Schools and Colleges of Karnataka is calling for the State government to provide grant-in-aid for unaided schools. These schools, which have been operational since 1995, are facing financial difficulties and risk closure. The federation is urging the government to clarify its intentions regarding the grant, as many employees are affected by the lack of support.
- ▪The federation has been advocating for grant-in-aid for unaided schools since 1995.
- ▪Many teachers have retired without receiving any benefits due to the government's inaction.
- ▪The Chief Minister and Education Minister have previously promised support, but no budget provisions have been made.
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The Federation of Employees of Unaided Schools and Colleges of Karnataka has urged the State government to announce grant-in-aid for unaided schools that have been functioning since 1995.Addressing a press conference in Shivamogga on Wednesday, federation State president G.C. Shivappa said Kannada-medium unaided schools, which have been providing education for over 30 years, were on the verge of closure due to financial difficulties. Many teachers who joined these institutions decades ago had already retired, yet the government had not acted on their long-pending demand for grant-in-aid. “I too retired from service last year, without any benefit for my long years of service,” he said.Mr.
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