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Over 25k teachers lose jobs, India's cotton crisis, and markets nosedive
Apr 8, 2025
This episode features Sweety Kumari, a reporter for The Indian Express who sheds light on the Supreme Court's decision leading to over 25,000 teachers losing their jobs in West Bengal. The discussion covers the emotional and systemic fallout for affected educators. Harish Damodaran, the Rural Affairs Editor, reveals the crisis plaguing India's cotton economy, with production at a 16-year low due to pests. Finally, they analyze how U.S. tariffs have caused a significant market downturn, prompting urgent calls for economic strategies.
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Quick takeaways
- The Supreme Court's verdict has left over 25,000 government teachers in West Bengal unemployed due to corruption in hiring processes.
- India's cotton economy is facing a severe crisis as this year's production is projected to hit a 16-year low.
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Impact of Supreme Court Ruling on Education Employment
A recent Supreme Court decision has resulted in the termination of nearly 26,000 government school teachers and staff in West Bengal, prompted by the discovery of significant corruption in the 2016 recruitment process. The court upheld a prior Calcutta High Court ruling, declaring the School Service Commission's actions as fraudulent and inadequate. Investigations revealed that a small percentage of those hired had gained employment through unfair means, while the majority were believed to be legitimate hires yet still faced the consequences of the ruling. This decision has left many teachers, some with years of experience, unemployed and struggling to navigate the emotional and financial fallout.
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