Thousands of Himachal teachers launch indefinite hunger strike against School Complex System
Thousands of primary teachers in Himachal Pradesh have launched an indefinite hunger strike to protest the state's new School Complex System. They argue the policy reduces administrative autonomy and negatively impacts teacher deployment across the region.
Why it matters
The protest highlights significant friction between educators and the government regarding administrative reforms in the public education sector.
SHIMLA: Thousands of primary teachers from across Himachal Pradesh converged at the historic Chaura Maidan in Shimla on Sunday after completing a 15-day statewide foot march.They launched a major protest against the state government’s School Complex System and announced an indefinite relay hunger strike until their demands are met, news agency ANI reported.The protest, organised by the Himachal Pradesh Primary Teachers Federation, drew serving and retired teachers, mid-day meal workers, multi-task workers and other employees from the education sector.Federation leaders claimed that teachers from remote tribal areas, including Pangi and Dodra Kwar, also participated in the agitation.The teachers are demanding the rollback of the School Complex System, introduced by the Himachal Pradesh government in September 2025, under which several primary, middle and senior secondary schools have been brought under a single administrative head.Addressing the gathering, federation leaders alleged that the policy has weakened the primary education system by reducing the…
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