Goa, Nov. 13 -- Pre-primary helper teachers from across Goa staged a protest outside the Directorate of Education in Porvorim, demanding better wages, job security and retirement benefits.

The protesters highlighted that they receive a monthly salary of just Rs.10,000 despite performing teaching assistance and childcare responsibilities on a daily basis.

They further pointed out that several helper teachers have served in the education system for 25 to 35 years without access to pension, gratuity or Provident Fund (PF) benefits.

Among their key demands are the implementation of Class-IV employee pay scales, a retirement package of Rs.7 lakh and pension security.

The protesting teachers also submitted a memorandum to Director of Educat...