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30% of Karnataka Teachers on SIR Duty, Academic Lessons Hit
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 19 Jul 2026, 01:34 PM
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In Karnataka, about 30% of government school teachers are on SIR duty, leading to a noticeable decline in academic lessons.
Karnataka government schools have reported that roughly 30% of their teachers are currently on SIR duty. The shift has led to a noticeable decline in regular academic lessons, affecting students' learning. The situation underscores the need for better staffing solutions in the state's public schools.