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Time of India
28-05-2025
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- Time of India
Shortage of principals and lecturers affects govt PU colleges in Raichur
Raichur: Govt pre-university colleges in Raichur district are experiencing a severe shortage of permanent principals and lecturers, leading to heavy reliance on guest faculty. At present, out of 43 govt colleges, only four have permanent principals, and there is uncertainty regarding the appointment to the remaining posts this year. The teaching staff includes 221 permanent teachers, along with 141 guest lecturers. As regular sessions are set to begin on June 2, concerns about educational quality are increasing among students and their parents. The persistent shortage of permanent teaching staff, previously affecting primary, senior, and high schools in the district, has now spread to govt pre-university colleges. "This situation is prompting parents to explore private educational options. Yet, unable to meet the high costs associated with private colleges, disadvantaged students encounter a scenario where they are limited to the amenities offered by govt institutions. They are compelled to carry on with their education in the face of shortages, and these issues are impeding their dreams of educational progress," said Mallikarjun Dinni, a parent from the Siya Talab area. 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 According to DDPU Kottur Basappa, govt pre-university colleges in the district have been struggling with a shortage of permanent principals for many years. "The recruitment process was completed just a week ago, and counselling sessions for 21 individuals were held. Among these, six are assured of their positions as principals in the district, while the remaining candidates are doubtful," he said. He noted that newly appointed principals from other districts typically complete their two-year probation before returning to their home districts, creating fresh vacancies. P arents expressed concern that the district will face difficulties as govt continues to postpone recruitment for vacant positions. Resolution of these vacancies appears unlikely this year. As the academic year begins on June 2, concerns about educational standards continue to grow. The district's educational difficulties are affecting academic performance. PU teaching relies heavily on guest lecturers. Additionally, acting principals show reluctance in taking additional responsibilities for institutional enhancement, compromising educational quality. This administrative neglect is evident in the II PU results. Following the II PU results announced on April 8, the district maintains its 30th position in state rankings. The district retained this position after the 2024 results, achieving a 58.7 pass percentage. Parents voice their disappointment, noting that despite the ongoing crisis in PU education within the district, authorities concerned and elected representatives have turned a blind eye.
Time of India
22-04-2025
- Time of India
Crumbled CC road asphalted, then cemented again; Rs 3cr misuse alleged
1 2 Sindhanur (Raichur): KRIDL officials, who faced consequences for poor-quality road work near the Tungabhadra Left Bank canal in Ganganagar, repeated their previous mistakes, resulting in public dissatisfaction. The project in question involved the construction of a Cement concrete road (CC road), approved by the irrigation department under the SCP/TSP scheme for 2021-22. An allocation of Rs 3 crore was made to create a 2 km-long CC road next to the 40th sub-canal, with Rs 2 crore allotted for the road and Rs 1 crore for the drainage construction. In 2023, KRIDL completed construction of 1 km of CC road work, extending from the Gangavathi main road, while the remaining section remained pending due to land encroachment issues. However, the 1 km CC road started deteriorating within months as a result of poor quality. Veerabhadrappa Vishwakarma, a resident of Ward 14, remarked, "To hide this error, KRIDL engineers hurriedly applied asphalt over the cement road. Asphalt does not stick well to CC surfaces and will eventually peel off." On Nov 24, 2023, KRIDL chief engineer Rajanna visited Sindhanur after learning about the asphalt application on the CC road. During his inspection, he was taken aback to find that the asphalt had been applied unscientifically. His team's report claimed that the work was executed poorly and lacked scientific methodology, suggesting that funds were misappropriated through fraudulent accounting. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like People Aged 50-85 With No Life Insurance Could Get This Reassured Get Quote Undo Following the findings of the report, AEE Anil Kumar K Gokhale, who oversaw the project, was interrogated and subsequently suspended on Dec 2, 2023. "Nevertheless, due to political pressure, Gokhale was reinstated within a few months," said local resident Mallikarjun Dinni. To hide the previous errors, there are allegations that Rs 1 crore from the outstanding Rs 2 crore grant was misused for laying cement concrete over the asphalted road. Mallikarjun Dinni expressed disappointment that KRIDL repeated its past mistakes by applying tar over the CC road. This resulted in a waste of Rs 1 crore for the tar application. With half of the road still unfinished, Rs 2 crore of the total Rs 3 crore project budget was wasted. However, AE Anil Kumar K Gokhale remarked, "We need to address the encroachment issue before we can continue with the construction of the remaining section of the road." He added that only the length of the road that can be completed with the remaining funds will be constructed. When questioned about the lack of scientific standards in the road's construction and its subpar quality, AE Anil Kumar Gokhale chose not to answer. He merely stated that the KRIDL team has been directed to ensure that the road is built adhereing to a high standard. In a similar vein, AEE Mohammad Sohai, responsible for the ongoing road work, declined to comment. There are escalating concerns regarding the potential misappropriation of Rs 3 crore, particularly since the suspended official has returned and is still managing the problematic project.
