MCA: Jailing teachers for vaping ‘disproportionate’, ministry ignoring bigger issues in schools

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MCA expressed concern over the proposed fines and jail time for teachers caught vaping or smoking in schools, arguing that the penalties are excessive and fail to address underlying issues like stress and poor working conditions. They suggest focusing on support measures like counseling and improved teacher welfare instead, highlighting teacher shortages, low pay, and high early retirement rates as more pressing concerns than vaping incidents.