The interim government had made a policy decision to recruit music teachers in primary schools, but the plan has been postponed to allow for a broader recruitment initiative, according to Dr. Bidhan Ranjan Roy Poddar, Adviser to the Ministry of Primary and Mass Education. Speaking at the Secretariat on Tuesday, he emphasized that music education should not be viewed narrowly and expressed hope that the next government would revisit the issue. He also announced the launch of a new Diploma in Primary Education (DPEd) program, a two-semester, ten-month course open to eligible applicants. Addressing recent teacher protests, Dr. Poddar clarified that a teacher’s death during the demonstrations was due to chronic illness, not a sound grenade, and assured government support for the family. He added that nine teachers’ associations had reached an understanding with the ministry, while four unregistered groups misled teachers into unnecessary protests.