The All India Democratic Students’ Organisation (AIDSO) has extended its support to the agitation call given by the Block Grant teachers in demand of regularisation of teachers of all categories by abolishing the Block Grant system.
The teachers are also demanding provision of all facilities to the students of all Block Grant schools at par with the Government-run schools.
Notably, the School Teachers’ Federation of Odisha (STFO) and the Block Grant Secondary School Teachers' and Employees' Association (BGSSTEA) have decided to stage agitations in various phases beginning from August 10 and August 18, respectively. They will also lock up schools during the agitation.
The students’ body supports the teachers’ legitimate battle intended for development of the education sector and the society as well, said AIDSO president Akshay Das and secretary Shibasis Praharaj in a Press release on Sunday.