Agartala, Oct 11 : The Akhil Bharatiya Rashtriya Shaikshik Mahasangh (ABRSM), Tripura (Mahavidyalaya Shiksha), presented a 27-point charter of demands at its annual general meeting here on Sunday, with discussions focusing on teachers’ service-related issues, educational reforms and their role in national development.
The meeting was held at Nazrul Kalakshetra Auditorium and brought together office-bearers, teachers and members of the organisation.
The programme began with Saraswati Vandana, followed by floral tributes to Goddess Saraswati.
Debasish Roy Chowdhury, general secretary of ABRSM’s Tripura Prant, welcomed the dignitaries and members and presented the annual report for 2025-26, outlining the organisation’s activities during the year.
Tapanjyoti Malakar, treasurer of the organisation, presented the accounts statement for 2025-26, detailing membership contributions and expenditure. The statement was accepted by the members.
Prof Narayan Lal Gupta, national president of ABRSM, called for unity among teachers to address broader challenges associated with nation-building.
Referring to the Guru Parampara, he highlighted the organisation’s motto, “Rashtra Ke Hit Me Siksha, Siksha Ke Hit Me Shikshak and Shikshak Ke Hit Me Samaj”, emphasising the relationship between education, teachers and society.
He said more than 15 lakh teachers across the country were associated with the organisation and stressed the role of educators in shaping society and contributing to national development.
Nikhil Shankar Niwaskar, Tripura Prant Pracharak of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh and chief guest, spoke about changing global and national circumstances. He urged teachers to contribute towards the vision of making India a *Vishwaguru*, highlighting the country’s cultural heritage, traditional knowledge and intellectual resources.
Tirtharam Reang, president of ABRSM Tripura, outlined the organisation’s activities in the state and its efforts to safeguard teachers’ financial and service-related interests. He thanked the state government for increasing dearness allowance and house rent allowance and extending other benefits.
During the second session, Gupta discussed the vision of Viksit Bharat, the importance of duty in Indian tradition and the need to strengthen confidence in the country’s cultural heritage and knowledge systems.
He also spoke about the National Education Policy, human values in education, the National Anthem and the National Song, Vande Mataram. He urged teachers to adopt artificial intelligence, encourage interdisciplinary learning and research, and promote unity in diversity.
Roy Chowdhury presented the 27-point charter of demands outlining the concerns and expectations of the teaching community.
The meeting concluded with a vote of thanks by Dr Mousham Bhattacharjee, associate professor at Ramthakur College, followed by the National Song.
