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Time of India
22-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
FePSA seeks CM's intervention to release RTE funds
Madurai: Federation of Private School Associations (FePSA) has sought chief minister M K Stalin 's immediate intervention to resolve challenges like delayed approval for schools by Directorate of Town and Country Planning (DTCP), and release of pending Right to Education (RTE) funds. In a statement, FePSA said that more than 67 lakh students and nearly 6 lakh teachers and staff depend on private schools across the state. Many institutions are on the brink of closure due to excessive bureaucracy. Several schools are struggling to renew their DTCP approval, a licence for the building, and have called for a one-time approval. Even schools established long ago are being forced to submit land ownership documents, which many find difficult to provide. For schools that were approved prior to 2018, DTCP clearance is being demanded again. Since the process moved online, there is a lack of transparency, said FePSA state president M Arumugam. He also pointed out that since RTE funds did not reach private schools, no admissions were held under the scheme this academic year. This affects at least 4 lakh students between LKG and Class VIII. "Since RTE is a legal mandate, opposing it is a violation. We are caught in a political tussle between the state and central govts," he added. FePSA has urged the state govt to act in this regard immediately.
Time of India
12-07-2025
- General
- Time of India
TN to implement ‘Pa'-shaped seating arrangement
Chennai: Inspired by the Malayalam film 'Sthanarthi Sreekuttan', Tamil Nadu school education department has decided to implement a semi-circular seating arrangement (in the shape of the Tamil letter 'Pa') so that there are no 'backbenchers'. This will first be tried in govt middle schools and in classes with low student strength. "All chief educational officers are requested to instruct headmasters to arrange students' desks and chairs in a 'Pa' shape in the classroom, depending upon the strength and size of the classroom," a circular from the school education director said. Officials said it would be tested on a pilot basis in the 8,000 govt middle schools across the state. This new arrangement is likely to be difficult to follow in a class where the students' strength is more than 35. You Can Also Check: Chennai AQI | Weather in Chennai | Bank Holidays in Chennai | Public Holidays in Chennai 'Sthanarthi Sreekuttan' revolves around backbencher Sreekuttan who challenges a frontbencher in school elections. He proposes the semi-circular seating to bridge student divide. In the end, his idea is adopted by the school, marking a shift in teaching. The 2024 movie, which was released recently on an OTT platform, has inspired many schools in Kerala to change their seating arrangement. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like [화제] 150cm엄마,170아빠 이거먹고 우리아이는 180cm됐습니다! 3개월만에8cm성장 더 알아보기 Undo Now, Tamil Nadu has followed suit. "Every student will have a clear view of the teacher and other students. The teacher can easily make eye contact with all students, improving engagement. It will also promote discussions, question and answer sessions, and peer learning," the circular from the school education director said. "This allows the teacher to walk into the centre of the classroom, making teaching more dynamic and interactive. It facilitates easy monitoring and support for all students. Students feel more involved and less isolated. Shy or quiet students are more likely to participate in a circular and inclusive learning," it said. It also said the new arrangement will be ideal for role plays, science experiments, and interactive lessons. "Classroom design isn't about the furniture. It's about fostering connection. This shape will do that beautifully. Every student will be in the front row. The best learning happens where no one hides, moreover, it brings everyone into the light of learning." Federation of Private School Associations, however, has asked govt to consider the new arrangement carefully before implementing it. "The arrangement can accommodate only a few students. It may strain the students to turn their heads to look at the blackboard, and also cause eye-related issues," said M Arumugam, president of the federation.
