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Time of India
16-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
UT's Mission 100: Teachers to be held accountable for compartment cases
1 2 3 Chandigarh: Chandigarh's school education authorities have announced a tough new crackdown on poor academic performance , making it clear that accountability for compartment cases will no longer be overlooked. Under the newly launched Mission 100, teachers and principals will be directly answerable for their students' results, with consequences now firmly tied to outcomes. The department is moving beyond warnings—strict monitoring, remedial action, and performance-linked reporting are set to become the norm across government schools. Officials pointed out that government schools already have the infrastructure and qualified teachers needed to ensure student success. With no excuses left, teachers who have large numbers of compartment students will have to explain their performance, and their Annual Confidential Reports (ACRs) will be updated accordingly. School principals will also be held responsible for the overall academic results of their institutions. A detailed breakdown of board results by school, subject, and area is being prepared to identify weaknesses. Schools have been ordered to conduct urgent reviews and hold extra classes to help compartment students clear their exams. Parent-teacher meetings are scheduled from tomorrow for subject teachers to discuss progress and recovery plans with parents. The department also noted poor compliance with its earlier adult education directive. Teachers who have not adopted an adult learner face transfer to peripheral schools, evening shifts, and restrictions on transfer requests, with such non-compliance reflected in their ACRs. Mission 100 sets ambitious goals of 100% attendance, pass rates, and teacher accountability . It emphasises data-driven reviews through the VSK digital platform and stronger parent engagement via School Management Committees, signalling a new era of strict academic discipline in Chandigarh's government schools. Box: Pass percentage behind nat'l average This decisive action follows Chandigarh's Class 10 CBSE results, where the city recorded an 88.5% pass rate—more than 5% behind the national average of 93.66%. The gap has intensified pressure on the administration to implement reforms that produce measurable improvements. BOX- Key directions under Mission 100 Teachers and principals held accountable for compartment cases; ACRs updated accordingly School-wise, subject-wise, and area-wise analysis of board results underway Parent-teacher meetings from tomorrow to plan remedial action for compartment students Mandatory extra classes for students with compartments to ensure success in re-exams Teachers must adopt at least one adult learner; penalties for non-compliance Monthly performance reviews via the VSK digital platform Strengthened communication between parents and schools through School Management Committees
The Hindu
09-05-2025
- General
- The Hindu
DEEP initiative shows spectacular result in Class 12 examinations in Nagapattinam district
Through coordinated efforts by the School Education Department and the district administration under the District Educational Excellence Programme (DEEP), Nagapattinam district has recorded a significant improvement in Class 12 public examination results, climbing from 37th to 11th place in the State rankings — out of 38 districts in Tamil Nadu. The district's overall pass percentage rose from 91.19 in 2023–24 (37th rank) to 96.03 in 2024–25 (11th rank), marking one of the most notable year-on-year improvements in recent years. The district was previously ranked 33rd in 2022–23 with a pass percentage of 90.68 and 28th in 2021–22 with 92.31. Chief Educational Officer M.K.C. Subhashini attributed the progress to a sustained and joint effort. 'Several government school teachers and headmasters dedicated themselves selflessly to support students, especially from marginalised backgrounds.' she said. A major component of the success was 'Project 100', a special initiative under DEEP, which identified 30 consistently low-performing schools over the past three years. In these schools, meetings were held with all stakeholders — including teachers, School Management Committees, panchayat presidents, and village administrative officers — to trace long absentees and give them focused attention. Unique approach While all districts in Tamil Nadu distributed minimum learning materials (MLMs), Nagapattinam adopted a more focused and differentiated strategy for extremely weak students. The district handpicked its best subject teachers to author custom MLM content, forming dedicated WhatsApp groups for all 13 subjects to coordinate efforts. What set Nagapattinam apart was its deliberate simplification of these materials —compressing them further than standard MLMs — to ease anxiety among struggling students. 'We observed that bulky revision notes created fear in weaker students. So we gave them extremely concise, focused notes and repeatedly tested them on just that. This reduced their stress and boosted confidence,' said a government school teacher. The MLM authors collaborated directly with school subject teachers through online meetings to refine content and address doubts. Repeated revision, doubt clearance, and subject-specific mentoring were prioritised for these learners, especially in the final weeks leading to the exam. From last year June onwards, government schools implemented daily 15–25 mark tests and monthly assessments to build writing practice and overcome exam fear. 'By the time students faced the final exam, they were confident and well-prepared,' she added.
Time of India
29-04-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Top 5 news of the day: PM Modi chairs key security meet at residence; Delhi cabinet approves draft bill to regulate fees in schools; and more
Today's top stories cover major developments in politics, defence, international relations and business. PM Modi chaired major meeting with Rajnath Singh and other key officials. On the domestic front, Delhi cabinet approved draft bill to regulate fees in private and government schools. Meanwhile, PM Modi congratulated Canada's new PM Mark Carney amid diplomatic tensions. PM Modi chairs key meet with Rajnath Singh, NSA, CDS and chiefs of armed forces Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a crucial meeting with defence minister Rajnath Singh, national security advisor Ajit Doval, chief of defence staff general Anil Chauhan, and the chiefs of the armed forces to assess the security situation. Earlier, Home Minister Amit Shah also chaired high-level meet with top security officials. The meeting comes a week after the deadly terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam on April 22, which left 26 people dead. Follow live updates PM Modi congratulates Canada PM Mark Carney on election win PM Modi congratulated Mark Carney on becoming Canada's new prime minister after the national election results were declared. In a post on X, Modi praised the shared democratic values and close people-to-people ties between the two nations, expressing hope to strengthen bilateral relations. This comes despite recent tensions over Canada's allegation of Indian involvement in the killing of Khalistani supporter Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Read full story Delhi cabinet approves draft bill to regulate fees in private and government schools The Delhi government has approved a draft bill to regulate school fees in both private and government schools, aiming to prevent arbitrary hikes and ensure transparency. Passed by the Rekha Gupta cabinet, the bill addresses rising concerns from parents over increasing fees and alleged mismanagement by School Management Committees. Education minister Ashish Sood confirmed that fee structures will now be closely monitored and regulated. Read full story Man beaten to death for shouting 'Pakistan Zindabad' during cricket match in Karnataka At least 15 people were arrested after a man was fatally beaten by a mob of over 25 for allegedly shouting "Pakistan Zindabad" during a local cricket match in Kudupu village, near Mangaluru. The assault took place on Sunday near the Bhatra Kallurti temple. The unidentified victim was attacked with sticks, sustaining severe injuries that led to internal bleeding. He later died in hospital. Initially treated as an unnatural death, a post-mortem on April 28 confirmed he died from multiple blunt force injuries and lack of medical care, police said. Read full story Foreign investors back with $4.11 billion in Indian equities Foreign investors have logged their longest buying streak in Indian stocks since July 2023, injecting around $4.11 billion over nine straight sessions. This surge, which pushed the Nifty 50 being 6.6% up, reflected optimism over US trade deals, attractive valuations, and India's relative stability amid global tensions. Market analysts indicate that anticipated US-India trade agreements could lead to increased portfolio investments in the immediate future. Read full story Stay informed with the latest business news, updates on bank holidays and public holidays . Master Value & Valuation with ET! Learn to invest smartly & decode financials. Limited seats at 33% off – Enroll now!
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.
New Indian Express
27-04-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Reconstitute school panels: Delhi Government
NEW DELHI: Days after significant stakeholders of city private schools highlighted that the School Management Committees (SMCs) were not fully functioning, with no official meetings held for a long time — particularly in view of the fee hike issue— the Delhi government has ordered the dissolution of all SMCs of government and government-aided schools in the city, with immediate effect. The government has instead directed that a school-level SMC Election Committee, headed by the concerned head of the school, will conduct elections to reconstitute a new SMC for their respective schools, as per the RTE Act. In our last Cityscape edition published this Monday on the fee hike issue, the President of the Delhi State Public Schools Management Committee, RC Jain, stated that the fee hike issue could be resolved with the help of the Delhi government. However, the previous government did not form any Education Advisory Board in the past ten years, and the last meeting held with the former Education Minister Manish Sisodia was in 2015. The order issued by the Directorate of Education on April 24 stated that the final result would be declared by the school-level SMC Election Committee on May 10, ensuring that the requirement of at least 50% representation of women and at least one representation from the SC/ST/OBC/Weaker section candidates — one out of 16 members — shall be selected as per merit. It also mentioned that any person wishing to apply for the role of social worker in a School Management Committee must have a strong aptitude and a natural inclination towards serving the cause of education. Preference should be given to those with a verifiable track record in their field. The order further stated that the first meeting of the newly constituted SMC may be held on the next working day after the result is declared. The elected members of the SMC shall elect a Vice-Chairperson among themselves. During the last month, a sharp hike in fees in several Delhi schools had left parents frustrated and under financial stress, with many taking to the streets in protest against the move. Many parents shared that the mismanagement of the School Management Committees, where the fee hike issue should have been discussed, was the main reason for the chaos. Following this, the government took stringent measures to curb the arbitrary fee hikes by seeking audit reports from schools and inspecting certain schools, among other steps.
