Agartala, 29th October 2026 : Demanding minimum wages, improved working conditions and effective implementation of computer education in schools, around 1,500 computer teachers in Tripura launched a phased agitation in Agartala on Thursday, warning of mass resignations from November 10 if the government fails to address their longstanding grievances.
The demonstration was organised by the All Tripura School Computer Teachers Association, affiliated with the Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh (BMS) under the Tripura Mazdoor Sangh. The association announced that the movement would expand to district-level protests next week before taking the form of a statewide agitation.
Representatives alleged that computer education in approximately 1,200 to 1,500 schools across the state was being implemented through a project-based arrangement that, in their view, gave greater importance to commercial interests than students’ learning requirements.
The teachers clarified that they were not demanding immediate regularisation or exceptionally high salaries. Their primary demands include minimum wages, better service conditions and an education system that ensures computer literacy reaches students effectively.
Referring to the arrangements in Assam, West Bengal, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh and Haryana, the association urged the state government to examine models offering better employment security. It cited Assam, claiming that 1,389 computer teachers were accommodated under government arrangements after a project ended in October 2025. Another 365 teachers, whose project reportedly concluded in March 2026, were allegedly shifted to a different project.
The association further claimed that repeated appeals to the government had failed to produce a satisfactory response. Its representatives said eight requests had been submitted to Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha seeking an appointment, but no opportunity had been provided to discuss their problems directly.
During Thursday’s demonstration, the association announced plans to submit a memorandum to the Education Secretary and the State Project Director of Elementary Education.
Although the teachers expressed faith in the government, they warned that November 10 could mark a turning point if their demands remain unresolved. Recalling earlier relay and indefinite hunger strikes in 2012, they said they hoped dialogue would prevent another prolonged confrontation.
The association maintained that its demands were intended to strengthen computer education and protect teachers’ livelihoods.
