Teachers in New Delhi, India, are increasingly burdened by non-academic duties, which include tasks related to the ongoing census, election duties, and administrative responsibilities. Ajay Veer Yadav, general secretary of the Govt School Teachers’ Association, highlighted that these assignments disrupt teaching and contribute to teacher fatigue. The census work, which involves documenting housing details, is expected to last until the end of September and requires teachers to visit homes and record data. Despite claims that this work would occur outside school hours, many teachers find themselves occupied for most of the day, making lesson planning challenging. Compensation for these additional duties is low, averaging between ₹5,000 and ₹7,000 for nearly 50 days. Education activist Ashok Agarwal criticized the system for prioritizing non-academic tasks over students' learning, noting that teachers are often marked present in school records while working elsewhere. The Delhi High Court previously acknowledged that teachers should not be overloaded with non-academic work, yet current policies permit such deployments. Critics argue that without systemic changes, the quality of education in government schools will continue to decline.