India, April 6 -- After nearly 3,800 contractual employees working under the Samagra Shiksha scheme across Maharashtra faced job uncertainty following the programme's abrupt halt on March 31, the state government issued a clarification on April 4, stating that the scheme has not been permanently discontinued and may be reinstated in a revised form.

The centrally funded scheme, which integrates school education from pre-primary to Class 12, ceased operations on March 26, with contractual appointments ending on March 31.

"Fresh appointments, typically renewed after a brief break, were expected from April 2 but have not materialised, leaving thousands of us without income," said an affected employee.

The affected workforce includes engine...