A frank report by Professor of Delhi (DU) on the disparity and harassment in the workplace in the education sector in India has become viral, causing a general debate. Kavita Kamboj, now a assistant professor at Kirori Mal College, shared his career, from his underpaid teacher (PGT) to the guarantee of a permanent role in higher education.
In a sincere article Linkedin, Kamboj wrote:
“My trip as a post-current teacher (trade) began in a school in the CBSE in my hometown at the age of 22. My salary was 3,200 ₹ per month, while my male colleagues earned at least 18,000 ₹ per month. ”
She underlined the gender -based remuneration gap, adding: “The wage gap between male and female teachers in small cities is significant. Even with 10 years of experience, teachers only obtained 5,000 to 6,000 ₹. »»
Kamboj described how his male colleagues have won additional income thanks to private tuition fees while neglecting class education. “The whole class frequented its center of coaches at his home, where he billed 1,000 ₹ per student for tuition fees, with nearly 25 students. This meant that he earned around 43,000 ₹ per month. On the other hand, I thought that my students did not need lessons when I taught them in class. »»
Despite her dedication, she faced the hostility of the workplace. She recalled an incident that left her trapped:
“My director called me in his office, closed all the curtains and threatened me – seeing how I dared to apply elsewhere on leave. She told me that I was “nothing” to the organization and that it could withdraw me at any time. She even warned me that everywhere I go, she would continue to me.
His breaking point occurred when his salary was increased by 500 ₹, reaching 3,700 ₹. Determined to escape, she released the UGC net with JRF and obtained a government college position in Chandigarh, winning 25,800 ₹ per month. “No gender bias, no exploitation. At 24, I became the youngest assistant teacher in the college, ”she proudly shared.
Kamboj’s post resonated, drawing reactions that reflected both empathy and frustration. A user wrote, I witnessed first -hand the pressures and unfair treatments faced by teachers. Despite being highly qualified – MSC, M.ED, CTET, 20 years of experience and what not – harassment on salary and unnecessary stress is overwhelming. It is discouraging to see under-qualified people teach them to do their job, simply because they are linked to management. The magnitude of nepotism in private schools is alarming, and that led me to ask me why my initial passion for teaching has faded. »»
Another added: “I am happy that you got the best and that you have overcome all the obstacles of your life. The disparity of wages occurs not only on the basis of the genre but also on the basis of insensitivity. Few HR are trying to make their names in terms of offer less than what is budgeted. It is high time to regularize payments in private organizations. »»
