Tikamgarh teachers don black ribbons on Teacher’s Day, protest arrears delay, warn of strike

Tikamgarh district teachers marked Teacher’s Day by fastening black ribbons around their wrists, a symbolic gesture to highlight the long‑standing delay in the payment of salary arrears. The protest, organised by local teacher unions, was staged at several government schools across the district, drawing attention from education officials and the media.

The educators demanded the immediate clearance of pending dues, citing financial strain on families and a breach of contractual obligations. They also issued a warning that, should the arrears not be settled promptly, they would resort to an indefinite strike, potentially disrupting the academic calendar.

District authorities acknowledged the grievances and said they are coordinating with the state education department to expedite the release of funds. No official timeline has been provided yet, and the situation remains under close observation as the teachers maintain their silent protest.