Around 1,500 school computer teachers in Tripura, under the All Tripura School Computer Teachers Association, have launched a phased protest in Agartala on October 29, demanding minimum wages and proper implementation of computer education, and warned of mass resignations from November 10 if the government fails to address their grievances.
Key Takeaways
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School computer teachers demand minimum wages and proper implementation of computer education in Tripura.
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The association plans district-level protests next week, followed by a statewide agitation.
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Teachers have warned of possible mass resignations on November 10 if the government fails to intervene.
The protest was organised by the All Tripura School Computer Teachers Association, affiliated with the Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh (BMS) and operating under the Tripura Mazdoor Sangh.
Association representatives said computer education operates as a project in around 1,200 to 1,500 schools across Tripura. They alleged that the existing system prioritises commercial interests over educational outcomes.
The teachers clarified that they were not demanding immediate job regularisation or monthly salaries of Rs 1 lakh. Instead, they sought minimum wages and proper implementation of computer education.
The association said its members supported the government’s development agenda and Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Digital India initiative. However, they questioned whether the current system was delivering meaningful benefits to students.
Association Cites Assam and Other States
The protesters compared the prevailing situation in the State with arrangements in Assam, West Bengal, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh and Haryana. They argued that computer teachers in these states had received better support.
Citing Assam, an association representative claimed that 1,389 computer teachers came under government arrangements after their project ended in October 2025.
The representative also referred to 365 teachers whose project ended in March 2026. According to the association, the authorities placed them under another project instead of bringing them under direct government supervision.
The teachers urged Tripura to examine similar arrangements and provide better employment security. They also alleged that administrative gaps had prevented their concerns from reaching the appropriate authorities.
Teachers Claim Repeated Appeals Went Unanswered
The association said it had submitted representations to the state government, various departments, ministers and MLAs to press for its demands.
Its representatives also claimed that they had written to Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha eight times seeking an appointment. However, they alleged that they had not received an opportunity to explain their concerns directly.
During Thursday’s protest, the association announced plans to submit a memorandum to the Education Secretary and the State Project Director of Elementary Education. It said the memorandum would inform the authorities about the problems facing computer teachers and the existing education system.
Statewide Agitation and Mass Resignation Warning
The association said today’s demonstration marked the beginning of a phased movement. It plans to organise district-level protests next week before expanding the agitation across Tripura.
The teachers also warned that they could decide on mass resignations on November 10 if the government failed to respond.
The representatives recalled that computer faculty members had organised relay hunger strikes and indefinite hunger strikes in 2012 to press their demands.
Despite the warning, the association said it still had faith in the government and expected it to intervene. The teachers maintained that their demands focused on minimum wages, better working conditions and an education system that prioritises students’ learning over commercial interests.
