Dharamshala: I keep seeing this question being raised again and again—why should teachers be given leave to stay home in difficult weather conditions along with children?
Some so-called wise people argue that if other government employees do not get leave, then why only teachers? Honestly, this argument is absurd.
To those self-proclaimed intellectuals sitting in cities, I say—open your eyes to the reality of rural and remote areas. Himachal has more than 6,000 schools.
Many of them are located in places where there are no roads, no markets, no health services.
Most government offices are located in towns, sub-divisions, or right along highways.
But the education department is the only one that truly reaches the remotest villages.
There are over 3,500 schools in such locations where even reaching them becomes nearly impossible during adverse weather conditions. Landslides, snowfall, and heavy rains cut off access.
In towns and cities, the situation is very different, but in remote regions, teachers continue to perform their duties despite all odds.
And to those who think teachers are always on leave, let me tell you the truth. Most teachers cannot even use up their casual leave.
During vacation periods, they are busy conducting extra classes. Even after holidays, they continue taking extra lessons for their students. For them, teaching is not just a job—it is a responsibility.
So, before writing anti-teacher posts on Facebook, try to understand the ground reality.
Be honest—are you angry at teachers, or is it really about the Old Pension Scheme? Or maybe both? Why do these two issues trigger such insecurity in you?
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