Punjab deploys 685 teachers to issue ration cards

Punjab has deployed 685 teachers to help prepare ration cards across the state, a move that has sparked controversy over the diversion of educational resources. The assignment coincides with Teacher's Day, though it has been criticized as an inappropriate use of teaching staff for administrative tasks.

Education experts and teacher unions have raised concerns about the impact on classroom instruction and the overlap of duties. The state government has not yet clarified the duration or scope of the deployment.