Deficit school teachers in Meghalaya, represented by the Khasi-Jaintia Deficit School Teachers Association (KJDSTA), have urged the state government to address longstanding salary arrears. General Secretary Barbara Lamin announced the call on September 25, joining forces with the Garo Hills Deficit School Teachers & Employees Association (GHDSTEA) to demand action.
According to the association, arrears have reached 51 percent of teachers as of July 2025, rising to 53 percent by January 2026. Earlier in 2024, the arrears stood at 43 percent in January and February, indicating a persistent shortfall that has affected a large portion of the teaching workforce.
The government has responded by offering a 10 percent contribution to the Central Provident Fund (CPF) and an 8 percent salary increase for teachers in 2024. However, the teachers argue that these measures do not resolve the arrears, and they seek a comprehensive solution.
KJDSTA also calls for the implementation of a Structured Pay Framework (SPF) and the Meghalaya Non-Government School and College Employees Centralised Provident Fund Scheme in 2026. The association insists that these reforms, alongside clearing arrears, are essential for the welfare of teachers.
