The Supreme Court extended the deadline for in-service teachers to qualify in the TET till August 31, 2028, while rejecting exemption for teachers appointed before August 23, 2010. The court also directed States to conduct TET examinations at least twice a year.
TSUTF has urged the Director of Census Operations to revise training timings for enumerators and supervisors, citing severe heat conditions. The federation warned of health risks and suggested morning sessions to reduce exposure to high daytime temperatures.
Government school teachers in Telangana have raised concerns over the growing role of NGOs in education, alleging that private organisations are being allowed to handle academics instead of strengthening schools. They also demanded relief from non-teaching duties and better infrastructure.
TS UTF president Chava Ravi and general secretary A Venkat requested the government to immediately withdraw the decision to deploy regular teachers for inspection duties.
The enrollment drop is attributed to growing dissatisfaction with quality of education and infrastructure extended in government-run schools, forcing parents to enroll their wards in private schools where admissions have gone up
Teachers under leadership of MLC A Narsireddy, along with TS UTF president, K Janaiah and general secretary Chava Ravi, submitted a representation to Chief Secretary A Santhi Kumari seeking school timings revision
