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Time of India
5 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Most city pvt schools yet to form fees panel
Ranchi: The district administration has sent a strong directive to all private schools asking them to comply with the mandate of forming fees committees and parents-teacher associations (PTAs) on priority basis failing which punitive action will be initiated. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Though the notice doesn't specify any time frame, it asks all to comply at the earliest. A recent letter from the office of the district superintendent of education (DSE) states that a number of private schools are yet to submit their compliance reports, despite being previously instructed. The initial letter was circulated on May 4, followed by a second on May 22, and a third reminder was issued on Tuesday. Out of approximately 150 schools in the district, 110 are yet to comply. The school-level committees will consist of members from the private school's management, the principal, three teachers chosen by the school management, and four parents selected by the teachers' union. The letter emphasises that private school principals are now expected to act without further delay. Each school must form both fee committee and a PTA and submit a comprehensive report in hard copy to the DSE office. Reports may also be submitted via email at dseranchi@ DSE, Badal Raj, said, "Fee committees are aimed at ensuring transparent and fair fee structures, while PTAs are seen as vital platforms for promoting greater parental involvement in school governance and decision-making processes. Both are integral components of the RTE framework,"
Time of India
24-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
Display details of fee fixation panels: Edu dept to pvt schools
1 2 Ranchi: The district education department has asked all private schools in the city to prominently display the names and contact details of their fee fixation committees (FFC) and parent-teacher committees (PTC) on their premises. Schools have been told complete this display work during the ongoing summer vacation. This directive follows earlier instructions to all private schools to constitute both the FFCs and PTCs. Department officials said only 50 out of 150 schools have complied so far. "However, many of these schools did not make the details of the committees public, which is required," Badal Raj, the district superintendent of education (DSE), said. Raj said, "The step aims to empower parents by ensuring transparency in school administration, especially concerning fee structures. If a school increases its fees, parents can now raise concerns directly with the committee members. In addition to tuition fee hikes, parents can also file complaints related to increased charges in other categories." To address such issues, a district-level committee and a dedicated monitoring cell have been set up to act on any valid complaint. These measures align with the provisions of the Jharkhand Education Tribunal (Amendment) Act of 2017, which calls for the formation of fee-related committees at both the school and district levels to prevent irregularities. The department clarified that no private school can increase its fees, whether below or above 10%, without consensus between the FFCs and PTCs. If a school seeks to increase fees beyond 10 percent, it must obtain prior approval from the district-level committee. Additionally, a reminder will be issued to schools that have not yet formed the committees. If they fail to comply, a show-cause notice will be served to them. Principal of Kairali School, Rajesh Pillai, said, "We are using the summer vacation period to put up the committee names and contact numbers. The information will be displayed before the schools reopen." Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Brother's Day wishes , messages and quotes !
Time of India
21-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
672 students get seats in Ranchi pvt schools under RTE
Ranchi: The Ranchi district administration, led by Ranchi (Sadar) sub-divisional officer (SDO) Utkarsh Kumar, on Wednesday conducted an online lottery draw to admit 672 students in recognised private schools under the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (RTE) Act, 2009. The RTE Act mandates that 25% of seats at the entry level in recognised private schools should be reserved for children belonging to the economically weaker sections (EWS) and disadvantaged groups. A total of 1,744 applications were received from parents seeking admission for their children against 1,217 seats in 121 private schools under the RTE quota. Out of the total applications received, 342 were rejected for discrepancies and 312 were found to be duplicates in an investigation, which led to the postponement of the earlier scheduled May 15 lottery draw date. Out of the total 1,057 candidates found eligible for the lottery draw, 672 were allotted seats in 92 schools, which the guardians and parents had opted for during the application process. The names of selected students have been uploaded on the school portal and the enrolment process is to be completed within 10 days. Ranchi district superintendent of education (DSE) Badal Raj said, "The lottery draw was held to ensure fair and equitable access to quality education for children from economically weaker backgrounds. We conducted a detailed re-verification of the applications received to maintain the integrity of the process."
Time of India
15-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
Duplicate applications stall RTE seat lottery
1 2 Ranchi: The lottery draw for selecting students for admission to private schools under the Right to Free and Compulsory Education (RTE) Act, 2009, scheduled to be conducted on Thursday, was postponed following the detection of a significant number of duplicate applications , officials have said. This year, a total of 1,744 applications were received from BPL parents, seeking free and compulsory education for their children in private schools under the RTE quota. However, upon initial scrutiny, 342 applications were outrightly rejected due to various discrepancies, and approximately 312 applications were found to be duplicates. A total of 1,217 seats are available across 121 recognised private schools. Speaking about the issue, the district superintendent of education (DSE), Badal Raj, said, "The lottery draw was scheduled to ensure equitable access for eligible children from economically weaker sections and disadvantaged groups. Due to duplication in several entries, we have decided to postpone the lottery draw temporarily." The Right to Free and Compulsory Education (RTE) Act, 2009 mandates that private schools reserve 25% of their seats at the entry level for children belonging to economically weaker sections (EWS) and disadvantaged categories. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Ótimas notícias para os cidadãos brasileiros! Leia mais Undo For the first time, the selection process is conducted through a lottery system. "A thorough re-verification of the remaining applications is being undertaken to ensure that each child gets a fair opportunity and that the integrity of the process is upheld. A fresh date for the lottery will be announced once the verification process is complete," DSE Raj said. Officials have also appealed to parents and guardians to refrain from submitting multiple applications and to provide accurate and verifiable information. "This system is meant to benefit the most deserving children. Misuse only delays the process and affects genuine applicants," the DSE added.
Time of India
27-04-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Hold ‘Seeti bajao, school bulao' prog: DEO
Ranchi: District superintendent of education, Ranchi, Badal Raj has issued guidelines for the effective implementation of the 'Seeti Bajao, School Bulao' (blow whistle, call students to school) programme 2.0 to be implemented in all schools of the district. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Each school is required to form a RISE (Reach, Inspire, Support, Educate) team by April 30. These teams will be created according to the number of areas and residential locations of the students. The team will include two senior students from each area, house captains or vice-captains, two parents, public representatives, and school management committee s. DSE said, "The aim is to cover every enrolled student effectively and promote strong school-community linkage. will involve the RISE Team gathering students in the morning with the symbolic act of blowing a whistle and using musical instruments to create an enthusiastic environment." The goals include ensuring 100% enrollment (admission), maintaining school attendance rates above 85-95%, complete prevention of dropouts, promoting inclusive education without any discrimination (especially for Children With Special Needs), ensuring the regularity and retention of students till their promotion to higher classes, and educational awareness . The DSE stated, "At the block level, a monitoring and reporting committee with seven members will also be set up. Their primary duty will be the regular field inspection of schools, monthly evaluation, and submission of detailed reports to the district office." The principal of PM Shri Government Higher Secondary School, Kumhariya, Kanke, Ashok Prasad Singh, said, "Teachers, public representatives, and committee members will inform parents and locals about the various govt programs and facilities available in schools, building trust in the public education system."
