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Hans India
22-07-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
DCEB Secy's removal shocks teachers
Wanaparthy: Inthe recent clashes between integrity and corruption in the Wanaparthy district education wing, corruption has seemingly won. Or so claim teachers. They state, word for word, that DEO Abdul Ghani supports only those who pay him commissions and harasses those who question corruption under the guise of following rules. As many suspected, S Chandrasekhar, the DCEB secretary, has been removed, and Maddileti, the in-charge MEO of Wanaparthy who allegedly backs the DEO and 'pays' commissions, has been appointed in his place as the new DCEB Secretary. Adding to the outrage, Maddileti continues to serve as both the in-charge MEO and DCEB secretary, while also functioning as a government headmaster at a high school leaving teachers stunned. Not stopping there, a CMOs officer named Yugandhar, currently on foreign service, was also appointed as an English teacher at Wanaparthy Boys High School by bypassing all rules. Teachers are shocked that Maddileti has been made DCEB secretary. Shortly after taking charge, news surfaced in the media about financial mismanagement in the purchase of material for Bhavitha centres. The remaining Rs 35 lakh in DCEB funds has drawn the attention of the 'corrupt' officials. Attempts were made to get a statement from the DEO regarding the controversy, but the phone was not answered despite multiple calls. People are shocked that the DEO operates as if there are no rules in the education wing—only corruption. Meanwhile, several long-standing officials such as open school coordinator Ravinder Reddy, district science officer Srinivasulu, and SGF secretary Surender Reddy have been kept in their posts without any transfers, while only the DCEB secretary was removed. Information has emerged that the DEO, along with the GCDO and FAO, tried to siphon off leftover Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya funds. This may be the reason for the vindictive actions taken. Recently, based on reports that books and notebooks were being sold at Delhi World School, Narayana School, Sri Chaitanya School, here, rooms were sealed in front of everyone under the MEO's supervision. However, it's an open secret that those material was later moved with help from the MEO after taking commissions from the school managements. Additionally, when newspapers reported that a private Navodaya coaching centre lacked basic facilities, an inquiry was claimed to have been made, but commissions were allegedly taken and no action was actually taken.
Hans India
04-07-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Unrest festers among teacher unions
Wanaparthy: Allegations of corruption continue to build at the district education wing here in Wanaparthy. Some teachers have stuck to positions in the DEO office for years under the guise of 'additional responsibilities,' neglecting their school duties. The DEO himself, who should be steering the education system, is accused of engaging in irregularities. Moreover, some teacher unions are allegedly backing him while targeting honest workers. The attempts by the DEO and a teacher union leader to remove the DCEB secretary from his role have shocked many in the district. The DEO appears to favour those who pay commissions and won't question him, creating unrest among other teacher unions. Some teachers and headmasters have been assigned additional duties in the DEO office, which they are expected to carry out after school hours or only during pressing needs. However, in Wanaparthy, many of these teachers and HMs have completely abandoned their school responsibilities. Education officials are allegedly ignoring this, and instead, are harassing honest workers using 'rules' as a weapon. Ravinder Reddy, an English school assistant at ZPHS Boys School in the town, has been handling open school coordination duties from 2018. He doesn't even have regular classes assigned and signs an attendance register placed illegally in the DEO office, drawing his salary from ZPHS Boys School. Srinivasulu, a bio-Science SA at UPS Rayinipet (Kothakota mandal), has been working as the district science officer from 2019. He allegedly uses the annual science fair as an excuse to spend the entire year in the DEO's office, ignoring his school. He is accused of interfering in unrelated activities, but the DEO's backing protects him. Krishnamurthy, an SGT at PS Chintakunta (Panagal mandal), has been stationed in the DEO's office for two years, even though there's no official clerk vacancy. He was apparently placed there via lobbying by a prominent teacher union. Allegedly, he serves as a conduit of sensitive DEO office information to the union, yet complaints to the DEO and district collector for his removal have yielded no action. Despite many teachers and HMs serving in the DEO office long-term, only the DCEB Secretary is being targeted by one teacher union. It's rumoured that the secretary is being removed because he obstructs corrupt activities. Reportedly, retired and current teachers have approached local MLA Thudi Megha Reddy, who assured them of necessary action.
Hans India
02-05-2025
- General
- Hans India
Govt schools promise stress-free quality edu
Eluru: Zilla Parishad Chairperson Ghanta Padmashri participated as the chief guest in the distribution of talent awards to six students who excelled in the tenth grade examinations of schools managed by the Zilla Parishad in the joint West Godavari district for the year 2024-25 at the Zilla Parishad Mini Conference Hall here on Thursday. Speaking on the occasion, she said that government schools provide stress-free quality education and pave the way for the golden future of children everyone should avail free education in government schools and reach greater heights in life. She said that it is a good development that students in government schools are performing well in the tenth grade exams, comparable to private schools. She said that most of the district officials and people's representatives present here are all those who studied in government schools. She said, 'Last year, we were able to provide the Vijaya Ketanam study material useful for class 10 students only three months in advance. In the next academic year, the Vijaya Ketanam study material will definitely be provided in the month of August or September.' She honoured six students who came in first, second and third places in Eluru, West Godavari, and East Godavari districts. A cash prize of Rs 10,000 for those who secured the first place and Rs 5,000 for the second and third place respectively, along with a memento, certificate of appreciation and shawl were presented. Speaking to reporters, Pedapadu student of Eluru district, Milandi Niharika, and Akiveedu student of West Godavari district, Kolli Shanavi, said that the state government has provided many opportunities along with free education, and because of that they have a chance to score good marks. They said that the success study material provided by Zilla Parishad Chairperson Ghanta Padmashri has become a compass for success. They said that they will consider the success achieved in class 10 as the first step and pursue higher studies in the future and serve the state and the country well. Zilla Parishad CEO K Bhimeshwara Rao, District Education Officers M Venkata Lakshmamma, E Narayana, DCEB Secretary A Sarveswara Rao, DYEO N Ravindra Bharathi, Mandal Education Officers, Principals, students, their family members, Zilla Parishad staff, and others participated in this programme.
