Teachers across all primary and middle schools in NawKothi block wore black badges while conducting classes on Monday, protesting against the New Pension Scheme (NPS). This peaceful protest was organized under the banner of the Bihar State Primary Teachers Association.

Block Secretary Saket Kumar stated that the teachers' primary demand is the re-implementation of the Old Pension Scheme (OPS). He emphasized that NPS does not secure the future of teachers and that despite continuous demands to the government for OPS, no positive steps have been taken yet. Kumar affirmed that teachers would continue their peaceful protest until OPS is implemented in place of NPS. Headmasters Indu Kumar, Praveen Kumar, Madhav Anand, and a large number of other teachers participated in the demonstration, showcasing their unity in demanding their rights.