STING NEWZ: The West Bengal College Guest Teachers’ Welfare Association organized a press conference at the Kolkata Press Club to highlight the issues and demands of guest teachers across the state on 23 February 2026.
Speaking at the conference, the Association’s Secretary, Anupam Das, addressed various concerns faced by guest teachers. He stated that in 2019, under the direction of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, the appointment of SACT teachers in government and government-aided colleges greatly benefited many educators. He expressed gratitude to the Government of West Bengal and the Chief Minister for that initiative. He also thanked college authorities and principals for appointing them as guest teachers whenever required.
However, he pointed out that due to limited college funds, guest teachers currently receive a very minimal monthly honorarium, making it extremely difficult to maintain a decent standard of living. He further stated that they do not receive payment during government-declared holidays, despite performing duties comparable to those of full-time teachers.
Under these circumstances, the Association placed a four-point charter of demands before the state government through the media:
