UditVani, Jamshedpur: The complete discontinuation of Intermediate (Class XI–XII) courses in constituent degree colleges across Jharkhand has triggered a severe livelihood crisis for thousands of teachers and staff who had been serving in these institutions for years.
With the recent conclusion of the final Intermediate second-year examinations, classes have been permanently shut down, leaving over 2,000 teaching and non-teaching personnel suddenly unemployed.
The situation has been further aggravated by the absence of any clear policy or rehabilitation framework from the state government or the education department regarding the adjustment of these displaced educators.
In the lack of formal directives, college administrations have also ceased engaging these teachers, pushing them to the margins with no immediate means of sustenance.
Expressing deep concern, the Jharkhand Constituent Colleges Intermediate Teachers’ Association has strongly criticized the prevailing uncertainty and neglect. The association’s state general secretary, Rakesh Kumar Pandey, remarked that educators who once shaped students’ futures are now struggling to secure their own.
With admissions halted and the last batch passed out, their roles in colleges have effectively ceased to exist.
Adding another concern is the substantial amount—running into crores of rupees—lying idle in the accounts of Intermediate sections across these colleges.
The association has raised questions over the utilization and transparency of these funds.
Pandey warned that in the absence of timely government intervention, the accumulated amount could either remain unutilized or be vulnerable to misuse.
Highlighting the humanitarian aspect of the crisis, the association has demanded that the funds be distributed among the affected teachers and staff as a “dignified compensation.”
They argue that this money has been generated through their academic contributions and student fees, and thus should be used to support those who dedicated years of service under minimal honorariums.
The association is preparing to approach the government soon to present its demands, emphasizing that immediate action is essential to prevent thousands of families from slipping into financial distress.
