Chennai, Jan. 14 -- The secondary-grade teachers' (SGTs) who have been on protest for 21 consecutive days across various locations in Chennai, entered a second round of talks with State Education Minister Anbil Poiyamozhi Mahesh on Wednesday at his residence on Greenways Road.

Along with Secondary Grade Teachers, Part-Time Teachers also attended the meeting with the minister.

After the meeting, the Minister assured that from May, "a minimum of Rs 10,000 will be paid to part-time teachers", adding that "discussions will be held between the School Education Department and the Law Department regarding regularising their services."

Speaking to reporters, he reflected on the Chief Minister's efforts to resolve the issue and said the teacher...