DYFI Urges Notification Release for Special Teacher Recruitment

### Rapid Summary
– Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI) leaders staged a protest at Dharna Chowk demanding the release of a notification to fill 2,260 vacant Special Education Teacher posts in the State.
– A government order (GO No. 13) for recruitment was issued on April 15, 2025, but no action has been taken yet.
– An estimated 86,000 children with special needs require services from these teachers.
– Qualified candidates with Special B.Ed and D.Ed have been waiting for recruitment for over two decades due to delays in notifications; protesters demanded relaxation of the age limit for eligibility.
– The Supreme Court had instructed that the notification be published by July 15, 2025.
– DYFI state secretary G. ramanna emphasized urgency during the protest while other federation leaders participated actively.

### Indian Opinion Analysis
The ongoing delay in recruitment highlights systemic challenges in addressing educational needs for children with disabilities.Despite Supreme Court directives and prior government orders,implementation remains sluggish-a concern given the critical shortage of special education teachers amidst growing demand from approximately 86,000 children requiring specialized services. Protests such as those led by DYFI reflect rising frustration not only among affected professionals but also among communities advocating educational equity. Timely action is imperative to uphold legal mandates while ensuring inclusion for children with disabilities across IndiaS educational framework.

Read more: Published – July 31, 2025, 10:30 pm IST.