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Time of India
02-08-2025
- General
- Time of India
State begins merging edu data systems to reduce teachers' workload
1 2 Pune: The state govt has initiated the integration of two key educational data systems — Unified District Information System for Education (UDISE) and Systematic Administrative Reforms for Achieving Learning by Students (SARAL). The fusion will streamline data entry processes and eliminate duplication of work which has long been a pain point for over 7.43 lakh teachers in the state. At present, teachers have to enter the same student-related information such as attendance, academic performance, enrolment, dropout data, and infrastructure details into both platforms on both portals. You Can Also Check: Pune AQI | Weather in Pune | Bank Holidays in Pune | Public Holidays in Pune This redundancy not only consumes valuable teaching time but also adds to clerical stress during the academic year. Under the new plan, the state's 2.11 crore school students will now be mapped through a unified system, enabling teachers to update and manage data from a single point of access, the education department said. Maharashtra Samagra Shiksha is spearheading the initiative. "From this academic year, the process of integrating information from the UDISE and SARAL systems has begun," director Sanjay Yadav said. He added that education officers have been told to ensure that no student is left out of school. "The integrated system will be more teacher-friendly and reduce time spent on non-teaching tasks, allowing educators to focus more on classroom engagement and student learning outcomes," Yadav said. The move is seen as part of a larger effort to modernise the state's education management system and support the goals of National Education Policy which emphasises reducing non-academic workload on teachers. Mahendra Ganpule, former vice-president of Maharashtra Headmasters' Association, said, "Teachers will now be able to enter information at one time and in one place, saving them time and effort." More time for teaching efforts Teachers entered students' personal information into the SARAL system, including names, classes, attendance, and detailed basic information The central govt's UDISE system required comprehensive information about the school, physical facilities, school activities, libraries, students' bank accounts, scholarships, and materials quote Entering information into both govt online systems consumed a significant amount of teachers' time which also led to neglect in improving educational standards. This integration will be crucial for accreditation and exam management Rajesh Deshmukh I A ZP teacher from Velhe Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Friendship Day wishes , messages and quotes !
Indian Express
21-07-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
UDISE, SARAL portals combined, reduces workload for schools
The Union Government's Unified District Information System for Education Plus (UDISE+) portal and Maharashtra State Government's Systematic Administrative Reforms for Achieving Learning by Students (SARAL) portal have been combined for the academic year 2025, reducing non-teaching workload in schools and freeing up more time for teaching. A July 18 circular by Sanjay Yadav, state project director of Maharashtra Prathmik Shikshan Parishad, said that the information uploaded on the UDISE+ portal will be included in the SARAL portal, and care will be taken to ensure no student is left out of school. The deadline for schools to register the information online has been set at September 30. Information like the principal's name, phone number, and email id, along with the school's location, address, longitude and latitude, has to be entered in the online portal. Physical infrastructure like the school building, washrooms for boys and girls, drinking water facility, playground, library, electrical facilities, boundary walls, playground, computers, and laboratories must also be mentioned. Details of all students passing from class 2 to class 12 must also be updated. Benefits given to students like free uniforms, free textbooks, 25% RTE admissions, disabled students, scholarships, etc, must also be updated. The principal in-charge of a Pune Municipal Corporation-run school, who wished to remain anonymous, told The Indian Express, 'Combining UDISE+ and SARAL will definitely reduce the workload of principals and teachers. However, the government should reduce more online work as it eats into teachers' teaching time. Online information filling like DBT, VSK Chat bot, daily student attendance, midday meal attendance, etc, take up a lot of time and teachers are not able to give time to teaching adequately.' The circular mentioned that 95 per cent of students who were enrolled the previous academic year have had their Aadhar registered and that in the current academic year, the newly enrolled students' Aadhar cards must also be validated. It also mentioned that 86% students in the previous academic year had registered for the APAAR ID and for students not yet registered, permission should be obtained from the parents and the registration should be completed. It is important to note that the APAAR ID is not mandatory. A document on its website clearly stated, 'APAAR is not mandatory. While APAAR is a cornerstone initiative for enhancing academic tracking and flexibility, participation in the APAAR system is not compulsory. Institutions and students can choose to utilize this system to benefit from its features, such as holistic assessment and credit management, but there is no legal requirement mandating its use.' The circular states that 93% teachers have completed their Aadhar validation. Any teachers that face difficulties in validating their Aadhar should check if the details match. Teachers' educational details like or other qualifications must also be accurately recorded.
Time of India
25-04-2025
- General
- Time of India
96% playschools unregistered in Gurgaon, Haryana govt plans crackdown
Gurgaon: The women and child development (WCD) department has raised serious concerns over private playschools operating in violation of mandatory norms. Of 800 private play schools in the city, only 30 institutions have submitted their registration files so far. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now According to official records, 96% play schools operate without registration in the city. Preparations are underway to take action against private play schools. From May, the WCD department will conduct physical inspections across the city. Schools found lacking in basic infrastructure or safety standards may face closure recommendations. While the guidelines — mandating affiliation for all play schools — were issued two years ago, compliance has remained alarmingly low. Last academic session, only 10 schools had official recognition and the situation has not improved this year. "Despite a two-year window given to play schools for registration, only a small number have initiated the process. Beginning May, inspection drives will be launched and schools found with serious irregularities will be reported to the directorate," WCD department district programme officer Dr Simran Sharma said. The district administration has compiled a list of existing play schools and initiated efforts to bring them under the registration framework. School operators are being contacted through phone calls and messages, urging them to register their institutions. The city has witnessed a surge in the number of play schools, with state-level data revealing it now hosts the highest number in the region. Catering to children aged three to six years, these schools operate for two to six hours daily and charge a monthly fee ranging from Rs 1,500 to Rs 3,000. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now However, a significant number of these institutions are being run without any administrative approval. Many operate from cramped rooms and poorly maintained buildings, raising serious concerns about the safety and well-being of young children. Basic infrastructure and facilities are lacking in several of these unregulated schools. Dr Simran said in order to register a playschool in Haryana one needs to visit the SARAL portal or the WCD department's website and navigate to the "Recognition for private play school" service. Applicants need to download the application form, fill it with the required details and attach relevant photographs and documents. "Then upload the completed application form and attachments to the SARAL Portal," the official said. "The application will be scrutinised by the competent authority. If the application meets the requirements, a recognition certificate will be issued, specifying the number of seats and a validity period of one year. Play schools must renew their recognition certificate annually," Dr Simran said. Meanwhile, parents are being advised to verify a school's registration status before enrolling their children. Authorities emphasise that ensuring a school is officially recognised is critical for the safety and development of the children.
