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Time of India
2 days ago
- General
- Time of India
Power connection breathes life into Ramsing Chapori school
Guwahati: In the heart of Ramsing Chapori, nestled along the winding Bonda's Chapaidong road in Assam's Kamrup (Metro) district, a wave of joy and swept through the village on Friday as the community school finally got electrified after years of darkness. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The Ramsingh Narjagaran Primary School, once known as LP Kamakhya Hindi School, was established in 1997. For decades, it stood as a testament to resilience, operating without electricity and lacking even the most basic infrastructure. The school, with its crumbling walls and empty classrooms, was a silent witness to the dreams of children who yearned for a better future. "The entire area was in a very poor condition," recalled Dhrubajit Kakoti, the sub-divisional officer of Assam Power Distribution Company Limited (APDCL), Narengi. "There was no scope for establishing an electricity connection for the school, and the residents hadn't applied for one either." It wasn't until 2017 that the electrification process began in the village, a slow but steady march towards progress that finally reached completion in 2022. But the school got power connection on Friday. For villagers like Santosh Mahato, the school was more than just a building; it was a symbol of hope. Yet, it was a hope that seemed to dim with each passing year. The school, which now serves around 40 students, once lacked even the most basic facilities. Students endured harsh conditions, their education a daily struggle. This led to dwindling attendance and a mass exodus of teachers, leaving the school a shell of its former self. "The villagers had been taking care of the institution," Mahato explained, "but without a proper system and govt recognition, the school became a hub for anti-social activities." Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Munshilal Mahato, a former teacher, shared the heartache of watching the school decline. "There were once hundreds of students," he reminisced, "but they began leaving for nearby private and govt schools, three to four kilometers away, due to the lack of a proper system. Eventually, the school became just a remnant of the villagers' efforts and had to be shut." But the spirit of the villagers is unyielding. They are determined to breathe new life into their beloved school. In partnership with a local NGO, they are working tirelessly to rebuild the school's infrastructure and create a nurturing learning environment. Their vision includes additional classrooms, upgraded facilities, and the introduction of smart classes with digital learning tools. These efforts aim to make the school eligible for govt recognition and better suited to meet the needs of its students. The school, which began as a Hindi-medium institution founded by Rambahadur Mahato and Bijli Mahato, has since transitioned to an Assamese medium, reflecting the community's commitment to preserving their local language and culture. As the first flicker of electricity illuminates the school, it symbolizes more than just light; it represents a new dawn for Ramsing chapari, a promise of brighter days ahead for the children and the community that holds them dear.
Time of India
19-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
ADRE Grade III & IV posts' interview to start from Jun 15
1 2 Guwahati: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that the oral interview of the Assam Direct Recruitment Examination (ADRE) for Grade III and IV posts would be held from June 15. The written exams were conducted last year. The CM, in a social media live session on Sunday night, said the next phase of the exam would encompass various assessments, including computer proficiency, skill-based evaluations, driving tests and oral examinations for Grade III and Grade IV positions. "Examinations for roles such as Grade III drivers, stenographers, and electricians under Assam Power Distribution Company Limited have already been conducted," he noted. "Now, the computer test for Grade III, tests for drivers, and skill tests for stenographers and electricians will begin on June 15. We intend to conclude this round of assessments within a month." The administration plans to simultaneously conduct oral and viva-voce assessments for successful Grade IV written examination candidates from June 15, with a targeted completion within one month. A comprehensive notification detailing the schedules and procedures will be issued in the coming days. "I appeal to all qualified candidates to begin their preparations in earnest," Sarma said. The written examinations for the recruitment to the posts in the Assam govt were conducted in the state in September-October on Sunday amid extensive arrangements, including an eight-hour suspension of mobile internet services to prevent malpractices and tight security, and without any incident of irregularity reported. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum – No Wallet Needed! IC Markets Start Now Undo Over 7.34 lakh candidates were eligible to appear in the second phase of the Assam ADRE held for the Grade III posts with bachelor degree level and HSLC level posts. An almost similar number of aspirants were eligible for Grade IV exams. The mobile internet services were suspended in order to "prevent any possible attempt to leak question papers or any irregularity". The home and political department also issued a standard operating procedure (SOP) for frisking due to prior allegations of improper conduct during the first phase of the examination that was conducted in September.
