Confederation of Pvt Schools to hold fast on Feb 23

PUDUCHERRY: Confederation of Private Schools Staff Associations would observe a one day fast in front of the Swadeshi Cotton Mills here on February 23 to press their demands. Addressing a press conference here today, Honourary President of the Federation C H Balamohanan and President Vincent Raj said the confederation was pressing for the fi lling up of all vacant posts as per a government order issued much earlier, and the former Education Secretary had assured to fi ll up the posts last year itself. However, nothing happened. Even the next Secretary, Srikanth, also promised to fi ll up the posts before September 2011, but till date the posts were vacant, they said. The confederation observed a dharna in support of the demand on February 15 and submitted a memorandum to the Director, School Education. But still teachers working for Rs 1000 to Rs 5000 per month were waiting for their chance to get appointed o