Chd hauled up for delays in setting up school labs at Samagra Shiksha meeting
Chandigarh: Chandigarh's tardy progress in key educational interventions, especially delays in implementing approved digital infrastructure, came under scrutiny at the recent Project Approval Board (PAB) meeting for Samagra Shiksha held in New Delhi.
The board noted that none of the 32 Information and Communication Technology (ICT) labs sanctioned for the Union territory in 2024-25 had been completed. These labs, considered vital for enhancing digital learning environments in govt schools, remain pending, prompting the board to advise urgent follow-up and prioritisation. The UT administration has been asked to expedite execution and share updates on completion timelines.
Attention was also drawn to the staffing situation at the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT), in which over 28% of academic posts remain vacant. Given SCERT's central role in teacher training and curriculum support, the board recommended that these positions be filled at the earliest to strengthen institutional capacity.
In alignment with the National Education Policy 2020, the board suggested that Chandigarh re-examine how it allocates funds across elementary, secondary, and teacher education.
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A suggested distribution — 65% for elementary, 25% for secondary, and 10% for teacher education — was put forward as a benchmark for future planning.
Support for children with special needs (CWSN) was another area of focus. The board encouraged Chandigarh to accelerate early screening and assessment processes in coordination with relevant departments, with the PRASHAST app recommended as a key tool.
Training of general teachers in inclusive education, preferably through RCI-approved bridge courses, was also emphasised.
While several challenges remain, the board's observations serve as both a reminder and an opportunity for the UT to strengthen its delivery of educational services under the Samagra Shiksha framework.
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