Census: teachers in Kerala to get compensatory off for working on holidays
The Kerala government has issued a circular allowing teachers to take compensatory time off for working on holidays during the upcoming Census 2027 duties. While the move addresses some concerns, teacher unions argue it does not solve the underlying academic crisis caused by staff shortages.
Why it matters
It reflects the tension between administrative requirements and educational stability in the Indian public school system.
The Directorate of General Education has issued a circular that teachers deployed for the Houselisting and Housing Census phase of Census 2027 from July 1 to 30 should complete their duties by utilising the holidays on Saturdays and Sundays (eight days) in the month so as to not disrupt academic activities. To compensate for working on holidays, they can avail themselves of compensatory off by October 31, 2026 with the permission of head teachers, the circular by Director of General Education Snehil Kumar Singh, following a meeting chaired by General Education Special Secretary D. Sajith Babu, said.
The article presents both the government's administrative decision and the union's critical perspective objectively.
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