On July 25, 2025, a delegation from the Sikkim Teachers Association (STA) met the Union Minister of State to push for Sikkim’s formal inclusion in the National Foundation for Teachers’ Welfare (NFTW). Backed by the Sikkim Lok Sabha MP, the delegation received positive assurances of support. The STA also met the Rajya Sabha MP from Sikkim to update him on the discussions.

The Association urged all school heads and teachers in Sikkim to register for a unique STA membership ID via its website to access welfare schemes once NFTW is implemented in the state.

STA thanked both MPs, the Chief Minister, and the Department of Education for their continued support in promoting teachers’ welfare at the national level.

Synopsis

Organization: Sikkim Teachers Association (STA)

Date: August 1, 2025

Location: STA Office, Syari, Gangtok

Event: High-level engagement with Union Minister of State in Delhi on July 25, 2025

Purpose of Meeting:

To advocate for the formal inclusion of Sikkim in the National Foundation for Teachers’ Welfare (NFTW) and address broader issues of teachers’ welfare and professional development.

Key Points:

• The STA delegation, supported by Sikkim’s Lok Sabha MP, urged expedited integration into NFTW’s national welfare schemes
• The Union Minister of State assured full support and reiterated NFTW’s commitment to assisting teachers and their dependents
• STA also met with Sikkim’s Rajya Sabha MP, who was updated on the discussions and thanked for his continued support in Parliament

Follow-up Appeal:

STA called upon all school heads and teachers in Sikkim to register for a unique STA membership ID via sikkimteachersassociation.org, to access upcoming NFTW benefits post-implementation in the state.

Acknowledgment:

STA expressed gratitude to both Members of Parliament, the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Sikkim, and the Department of Education for facilitating steps toward national-level recognition and welfare for the state’s educators.