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The Hindu
4 days ago
- General
- The Hindu
This govt. school in Ramanathapuram has one student and a lone teach
A panchayat union primary school at Kattiyanenthal near Kodanur panchayat in Ramanathapuram district runs with just one teacher and a class V student due to poor enrolment in the current academic year. The school had two students in the previous academic year (2024 – 25), and four students in the year before. One of the two students from last year moved to another school in a nearby village, said sources. The school which was started about 30 years ago once had more than 50 students, said the villagers. The major reason for the gradual downfall of admissions has been attributed to the rise of high schools, higher secondary schools, and private CBSE schools in nearby villages. While the medium of instruction in the panchayat union school in the village was Tamil, parents who prefer English as medium of instruction and communication enrol their children in other schools, villagers added. Sources said that only a Headmaster was running the school last year due to a vacant teacher's post. After his transfer to a different school, a teacher from Mangalakudi was deputed to teach at the school, said sources. To fulfil the only student's food needs, morning breakfast has been arranged from a school in Pillayar Enthal village and lunch from a school in Kunjangulam, the authorities informed. However, school authorities say that the village has only a few houses and, in those households too, children in the age group between five and ten were very few. Senior district education department officials visited the school and the village to learn about the prevailing situation there. 'To overcome the issue of poor students' strength, we have held talks with the villagers and the School Management Committee (SMC) to increase the enrolment,' the official added. The officials were confident that the SMC members would convince the villagers to admit their children at the village school. 'If the villagers seek English medium of instruction, we can even represent their needs to the government and a suitable action can be taken,' the official assured. The officials negated the chances of the school being shut due to poor enrolment but said there were chances for the school to be merged with any of the nearby schools.
Time of India
29-04-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
CM Bhupendra Patel responds to Banaskantha student's request, promises school visit during SMC outreach
GANDHINAGAR: In a touching moment, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel engaged in a heartfelt conversation with Sanya Prajapati , a Class 1 student from Uttampura village's primary school in Banaskantha, according to the Chief Minister's office press release. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now During a video dialogue with School Management Committee members, Sanya recited a verse from the Shrimad Bhagvad Geeta and innocently asked CM Patel when he would visit her school. CM Patel warmly replied, "When I visit, I will certainly make it a point to meet you." This exchange has resonated with School Management Committees across Gujarat. The interaction was part of a larger video conference with approximately 4.5 lakh School Management Committee members from government schools across the state. CM Patel emphasised the importance of these committees in delivering value-based education and bridging the gap with global standards. He highlighted Prime Minister Narendra Modi's focus on education, health and safety, and extending facilities to rural areas. In this context, he said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has placed emphasis on education, health, and safety and has extended facilities to the smallest villages, and the scope of education has increased. The more active the SMC is, the wider the benefits will be in the education of village schools. The Chief Minister had undertaken the first innovative initiative of video conference dialogue from Gandhinagar with about four and a half lakh members of the School Management Committees of government, primary and secondary schools across the state. Education Minister Kuberbhai Dindor and Minister of State Prafulbhai Panseria also participated in this video dialogue. CM Patel also received their proposals and feedback through discussions with the members of the School Management Committees.
Time of India
28-04-2025
- General
- Time of India
CM emphasises role of school management committees to improve education quality
Gandhinagar: Gujarat chief minister on Thursday conducted a video conference with approximately 4.25 lakh School Management Committee (SMC) members representing govt, primary, and secondary schools across the state. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The chief minister emphasised the importance of SMCs and how they are essential for delivering value-based education . He urged their participation to improve educational quality in village schools. Education Minister Kuber Dindor and minister of state for education Praful Pansheriya also participated in the event. The CM sought suggestions from SMC members during the interactive session while highlighting the govt's dedication to contemporary education. He noted that teachers now need to focus on comprehensive education and emphasised that SMCs should assist teachers in improving educational standards in local schools. Patel urged SMC members to hold regular meetings and evaluate various aspects, including school infrastructure, student attendance, and academic performance. The chief minister instructed teachers and community leaders to implement the nine resolutions for Viksit Bharat at the primary education level. These include initiatives like 'Catch the Rain', 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam', promoting exercise for health, cleanliness, disease-free living, and natural farming.
