GCC to hire 141 PE Teachers
Chennai: The
Greater Chennai Corporation
(GCC) will hire 141 physical education (PE) teachers for its schools on a temporary basis for the upcoming 2025–2026 academic year.
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GCC Commissioner J Kumaragurubaran said the recruitment aims to improve students' sports skills and help them perform better in competitions. A total of Rs 2.34 crore has been allocated for this purpose. PE teachers in middle schools will be paid Rs 15,000 per month, while those in high and higher secondary schools will receive Rs 18,000 per month.
Deputy Mayor M Mahesh Kumar told TOI that the corporation will also build courts for football, tennis, badminton, volleyball, and basketball. Each zone will have dedicated staff to maintain playgrounds. Secure storage facilities will be set up so that children can safely borrow and return sports equipment, he added.
The corporation has set aside Rs 1.25 crore to buy sports equipment for 105 corporation schools. Students who take part in track events at least three times will receive branded shoes worth Rs 2,500. Additionally, Rs 500 per student has been allocated to cover travel and food costs for those representing their schools at zonal, district, and state-level competitions.
To improve security, 171 temporary security guards will be appointed at a cost of Rs 5 crore. The GCC has also allocated Rs 2 crore to set up reading zones in 70 parks and Rs 43 crore to renovate 300 parks across the core city. These include Anna Park in Royapuram, Dr Natesan Park in T Nagar, and MMDA Park in Manali. Moreover, 10 special parks for children with disabilities will be built at a cost of Rs 3 crore.
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