Low Wages, High Struggles: Bhagalpur Teacher’s Dual Life Exposes Harsh Realities

Amit Sinha, a physical education teacher at a government-run school in Bhagalpur, struggles to make ends meet on a meager salary of ₹8,000 per month. To support his family, he works as a food delivery agent in the evenings. Sinha, the eldest in his family, took up this teaching job in 2022 after waiting for nearly four years. Despite securing 74 marks out of 100 in the recruitment exam, he was tagged as a part-time employee by the government. The COVID-19 pandemic further worsened his plight, leading to the loss of his previous private school job. Sinha hopes the government will either hike salaries for teachers like him or conduct eligibility tests to regularize their positions. His story highlights the harsh realities faced by educators struggling to balance responsibilities and survival. Stay tuned for more updates on this pressing issue.