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Teachers in Thane region have received relief after authorities agreed to ease workload from census and voter duties. Headmasters and staff nearing retirement or with illnesses will be exempt, while no employee will handle both tasks together. The move follows protests over mounting pressure and concerns about mental stress.

Thane: Mounting dissatisfaction among teachers over the increasing workload due to voter list revision and census duties may finally see some relief. A crucial meeting was convened at the Administrative Officer’s chamber following a representation submitted by the Shikshan Kranti Sanghatana, Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Region, where officials and employee representatives held detailed discussions on the issue.

Administrative officer meets union representatives

The meeting was attended by State President Sudhir Ghagas, R.D. Patil, Metropolitan District President Gajanan Patil, and Thomas Shingare from the organization. Representing the administration were Administrative Officer Bharat Bornare, along with Vilas Nandanwar and Vilas Likhare, besides affected employees.

After hearing grievances, the administration agreed to several key demands, while assuring that pending issues would be placed before the Municipal Commissioner for a final decision. Notably, headmasters will now be exempted from census and Booth Level Officer (BLO) duties. Employees suffering from serious illnesses or nearing retirement within six months will also be granted exemptions.