The Andhra Pradesh Teachers Federation (APTF) has threatened intense agitation if the government fails to address long-pending financial and service-related grievances.

  • Immediate constitution of the 12th Pay Revision Commission (PRC).
  • Sanction of 30% interim relief and pending Dearness Allowance (DA).
  • Resolution of service-related issues, including promotions and TET requirements.

The Andhra Pradesh Teachers Federation (APTF) has escalated its standoff with the coalition government. State President G. Hrudaya Raju issued a stern warning on Sunday, stating that the federation would launch a massive agitation if the financial and service-related grievances of teachers, employees, and pensioners remain unaddressed.

Demands for Financial Relief and Pay Revision

Speaking at the APTF Kurnool district executive committee meeting, Mr. Raju pointed out that despite two years of the current administration being in power, critical financial issues remain unresolved. The federation is urgently calling for the formation of the 12th Pay Revision Commission (PRC) and the immediate sanction of 30% interim relief.

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Key financial demands include the payment of pending Dearness Allowance (DA), arrears under the 11th PRC, and Earned Leave (EL) encashment dues that have been outstanding since 2022. Furthermore, the union is seeking cash payments for DA arrears specifically for CPS employees.

Why This Matters

BozokMedia analysis shows that the growing friction between the state government and the teaching community could lead to significant disruptions in the public education sector. A prolonged standoff not only affects the morale of educators but also threatens the academic stability of the state's schooling system.

The failure to resolve long-standing financial grievances can transform professional dissatisfaction into a widespread political movement.

Service Grievances and Administrative Hurdles

In addition to financial matters, district leaders such as S. Ismail and Pujari Lakshmaiah highlighted several service-related concerns. The federation has demanded that the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) requirement be scrapped for in-service teachers and that the passing percentage for current exams be fixed at 40%.

Teachers have also voiced strong opposition to linking salaries to the iGOT Karmayogi app and have demanded the removal of non-teaching duties from their schedules. There is also a pressing demand to grant pending promotions for School Assistants and Headmasters before the implementation of new Presidential Orders.

Did You Know?: The iGOT Karmayogi platform is a digital capacity-building initiative for civil servants, but its integration into teacher salary structures has faced significant pushback.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What are the primary demands of the APTF?
The primary demands include the 12th PRC formation, 30% interim relief, and settlement of all pending DA and EL arrears.

2. What action is the federation planning?
If the government does not convene a meeting under the Chief Minister's chairmanship to resolve these issues, the APTF plans to launch a new phase of agitation.