Teachers' Strike in Khasi and Jaintia Hills Over Salary Disputes

Teachers and employees under the Khasi Jaintia Deficit School Teachers Association began an indefinite strike in several deficit schools across the Khasi and Jaintia Hills on November 1, 2026. The strike was initiated after the association accused the government of failing to honor long-pending assurances regarding Dearness Allowance and Centralised Provident Fund. Lahkmen Rymbui appealed to the teachers to resolve the classroom boycott.

The strike has disrupted classes in multiple zones, leaving students without instruction. The dispute centers on the government's handling of labor demands, including promises for Dearness Allowance and objections to the Centralised Provident Fund scheme, which could strain the state budget of Meghalaya.