Unpaid, unrecognised, overlooked: India's 'invisible' teachers battle decades of neglect

Across India, numerous educators face unfair labor conditions, lacking fair pay, benefits, or recognition. From Bihar's unaided college lecturers surviving on meager stipends to Gujarat's contractual faculty fighting for equal pay and Uttar Pradesh's Siksha Mitras enduring salary cuts, the struggles are immense. Despite policy promises, many teachers remain in precarious situations, questioning their value and future in the profession.