In a remarkable yet heart-wrenching story from Bihar’s Bhagalpur district, a government school teacher named Amit has taken on the role of a food delivery boy to support his family. By day, Amit fulfills his duties as a physical education instructor at Babupur School, but after school hours, he dons the uniform of a delivery boy, delivering meals to customers’ doorsteps until midnight.
The reality behind Amit’s dual roles highlights the financial struggles faced by many teachers in India. Despite securing a government job after years of effort, Amit earns a meager salary of ₹8,000 per month. This amount, he says, is insufficient to sustain a married life, let alone think of expanding his family.
Amit’s journey into teaching began with hope. After clearing a government eligibility exam in 2019 with an impressive score of 74 out of 100, his selection was confirmed in February 2020. His family celebrated the prospect of improved financial stability. However, the reality was far from expectations.
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Initially working at a private school, Amit lost his job during the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2022, he finally secured a government teaching position, but his post was tagged as part-time, with limited working hours and a salary of just ₹8,000—significantly less than the ₹42,000 earned by senior teachers in the same school. Adding to his woes, he went without pay for four months in early 2023, forcing him to borrow money from friends, further deepening his financial troubles.
Facing mounting debts and dwindling hope, Amit began searching for part-time work at his wife’s suggestion. He discovered the opportunity to work as a food delivery boy for Zomato, which offered flexible hours. For the past four months, Amit has been balancing his teaching duties with his evening delivery shifts, working from 5 PM to 1 AM.
While his determination to make ends meet is admirable, the emotional toll is evident. Amit explains, “I can’t think of expanding my family because even basic needs are hard to meet. If I can’t afford food for myself, how will I provide for future generations?”
Amit’s story sheds light on the larger issue of low pay and job insecurity for part-time teachers in India. Despite dedicating himself to inspiring students to excel in sports and life, Amit struggles to see a future of stability. He calls on the government to conduct regular eligibility tests and increase salaries for new teachers, ensuring they can lead dignified lives.
Amit’s resilience and refusal to bow down to societal judgments—opting instead to work as a delivery boy to provide for his family—are inspiring. Yet, his story also serves as a wake-up call for systemic changes in how educators, the backbone of the nation’s future, are treated.
As Amit continues his dual life, he remains committed to his teaching role while delivering food at night, hoping for a brighter future where his passion for education and financial security can coexist.
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