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The Hindu
20-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
No govt. or Kannada medium school will be shutdown: Madhu Bangarappa
Minister of Primary and Secondary Education Madhu Bangarappa has said that no schools —government and Kannada medium— in the State would be closed for any reason. 'Government and Kannada medium schools in the State will not be closed for any reason. We have deputed teachers and mid-day meals workers in schools with zero admission to other schools. If students enroll, we will restart those schools,' said the Minister. During an interaction with The Hindu, he said that there were many schools in the State where only one student was enrolled, which were also not closed. 'We have not closed any Kannada medium schools and have emphasised on starting bilingual classes,' he said. Mr. Bangarappa said that steps have been taken to open school clusters on the model of Karnataka Public Schools (KPS). 'There are about 308 KPS schools across the state, and there is a huge demand for these schools from students and parents. In this context, it has also been considered to open school clusters and provide free transport facilities to students,' he said. Bilingual schools Mr. Bangarappa further said that in 2023, the State government started 1000 bilingual schools, and they were such a big success that the State Budget of 2025-26 announced the setting up of another 4000 bilingual schools and that they were already sanctioned. 'To provide quality English education in government schools, the English Medium Teacher Induction Program (EMTIP) is being provided to teachers of classes 1 to 4, in association with Azim Premji Foundation, and 20,000 teachers have already been trained in English. It ensures access to English language education for students of all sections of society. And, Spoken English classes are being conducted for students from classes 1 to 8 in all government schools. Modules have been prepared for each class, and KPS teachers have been trained at Regional Institute of English (RIE). So far 38,56,826 students benefited from this,' he said. KG classes The minister further said that the LKG and UK classes started in government schools were a big success. 'We have started LKG-UKG classes in 5000 government schools across the State this year, and the response has been great,' he said, adding that the lack of LKG-UG classes in government schools was pushing parents to admit their children in private schools. 'The Kalyana Karnataka Region Development Board (KKRDB) in Kalyana Karnataka established 1,008 pre-primary schools last year, almost towards the beginning of the admission season. In just 4 days, 40,000 children got admissions into these schools,' he said. CSR funds not been collected at the expected level Mr. Bangarappa said that the plan to start two model schools in every gram panchayat with the help of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds by corporate companies was not successful. 'We had a plan to collect around ₹2,500 crore CSR fund to build 500 model schools across the State. But, companies in the Bengaluru region are not coming forward to build schools in remote villages. Therefore, we have started a project called Our School-Our Responsibility and have given the responsibility to the Deputy Commissioners and Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) of Zilla Panchayat of the respective districts to contact the companies under their jurisdiction and obtain CSR funds and start model schools,' he said. Teachers recruitment Speaking about the teachers' recruitment, Mr. Bangarappa said that the Chief Minister had announced to recruit 10,267 teachers this year. In addition, the government has approved the filling of 5,000 teacher posts in aided schools and 800 lecturer posts in Government Pre-University Colleges, he added and said the recruitment process will begin as soon as internal reservation among Scheduled Castes is finalised. Fostering constitutional values The Minister said around 1.04 crore students of government, aided, and unaided schools were now reading the Constitution's preamble daily, helping in instilling in them constitutional values. He further said the Department of School Education and Literacy (DSEL) is observing the Gandhi Bharath year through special initiatives to commemorate the centenary of the 1924 Congress session in Belagavi. 'All textbooks have a logo saying Gandhi Bharath on its cover page and seven social sins, written by Mahatma Gandhi on the backside,' he said.
New Indian Express
02-05-2025
- General
- New Indian Express
Karnataka SSLC results to be declared on May 2
BENGALURU: The Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB) will declare the SSLC (Class 10) exam results on Friday -- May 2, at 11.30 am. This year, over 8.96 lakh students had appeared, including over 4.61 lakh boys and 4.34 lakh girls. The exams were held from March 21 to April 4. School Education and Literacy Minister Madhu Bangarappa will officially announce the SSLC-1 results at 11.30 am. The formal declaration will take place at the KSEAB office in Bengaluru, in the presence of senior officials. Students can check their results by entering their roll number and date of birth on the official website. This year, exams were held at 2,818 centres across the state, with around 65,000 evaluators deployed at 240 evaluation centres to ensure smooth and timely correction of answer scripts. Last year, around 8.9 lakh students had registered for the SSLC exams and the overall pass percentage stood at 73.40%, marking a drop from 83.89% in 2023, and 85.13% in 2022. This year, students must score at least 35% to pass the SSLC examination, as the KSEAB has reverted to the pre-Covid evaluation system. Last year, the board had lowered the passing mark to 25% and added grace marks to help more students get promoted after a significant number failed the SSLC exams. However, prior to the exams, Bangarappa announced that such relaxations will no longer be in place.
Time of India
01-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
KSEAB Karnataka SSLC-1 result 2025 to be announced on this date: Where and how to check
Karnataka SSLC Result Date Karnataka SSLC-1 results 2025: The Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB) is poised to announce the Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC-1) results on May 2, marking a pivotal moment for thousands of Class 10 students across the state. This announcement follows months of anticipation, as students await the outcome of their examinations conducted earlier this year. Madhu Bangarappa, the minister for school education and literacy, will formally declare the results at 11:30 am at the KSEAB office in Bengaluru, ensuring an official and transparent release. The SSLC-1 examinations, a critical juncture in Karnataka's education system, play a significant role in shaping students' academic futures. Official announcement details The results declaration ceremony, scheduled at the KSEAB headquarters, will be led by Minister Bangarappa, who is expected to address the media and provide insights into the overall performance trends. The KSEAB has completed the evaluation process, adhering to stringent protocols to ensure fairness and accuracy in marking. This year's examinations, held across numerous centres in Karnataka, saw robust participation from students eager to excel. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Scarlett Johansson, 40, Shows Off Her Real Size In A New Vacation Photos 33 Bridges Undo Direct link to check the Karnataka SSLC-1 Result 2025 Accessing results online From 12:30 pm on May 2, students can access their SSLC-1 results on the official website, The KSEAB has optimised the portal to accommodate high traffic, enabling seamless access for students. To check their scores, students must enter their registration number and other required details. Schools will also receive result data and are expected to assist students in navigating the next steps, including options for further studies. Support for students post-results The KSEAB has outlined provisions for students seeking revaluation or photocopies of their answer scripts, with detailed guidelines to be shared after the results are announced. Minister Bangarappa commended the dedication of students and educators, stating, 'These results reflect the hard work of our students and the commitment of our teaching community.' Parents and students are urged to rely on official KSEAB updates to avoid misinformation. As students prepare to receive their results, this announcement paves the way for their future academic and career aspirations. AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
