Ludhiana, Oct. 21 -- Government school teachers across the district will go on mass leave on Wednesday to intensify their protest over pending demands, including dearness allowance (DA), restoration of the old pension scheme, delays in mid-day meal funds and non-release of funds for school games.

Teachers have submitted notices to the concerned officials and plan to hold protests at various locations across the district. The move is expected to disrupt classroom activities, with unions claiming that most teachers will participate in the agitation.

The main demand is an increase in DA. Teachers said that the Punjab government was providing 42% DA, compared with 60% given by the Central government. They are also seeking restoration of the...