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Time of India
19-07-2025
- General
- Time of India
Conduct 3 mandatory parent-teacher meet in all schools of state: CM Sai
Raipur: Chief minister Vishnu Deo Sai has directed all schools across the state will now conduct three mandatory parent-teacher meetings each academic year, designed not only to discuss academic performance but to build a collaborative ecosystem between school and home, to strengthen the role of parents in a child's education journey. According to the guidelines issued by School Education Secretary Siddharth Komal Singh Pardeshi, the first parent-teacher meeting will be held in the first week of Aug, while the second and third meetings will take place within 10 days of the quarterly and half-yearly examinations. District collectors and education officers have been instructed to develop implementation plans and ensure that these meetings are executed uniformly and meaningfully in every govt and aided school across Chhattisgarh. These meetings will go beyond report card discussions. They aim to foster holistic development by providing parents with practical guidance on creating a positive learning environment at home. Topics will include establishing a healthy daily routine, managing exam stress, encouraging open communication, and building a child's confidence. Schools will also raise awareness about initiatives like "Bagless Saturdays", which focus on relieving academic pressure through creative activities. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Providers are furious: Internet access without a subscription! Techno Mag Learn More Undo Officials said that in the order that the meetings will offer a platform for schools to connect parents with broader welfare services. Parents will be encouraged to ensure their children attend regular health check-ups and participate in certificate camps that help them secure essential documents like caste, income, and residence certificates. The concept of "Nyota Bhojan"—community-shared meals—is also being promoted to reinforce school-community ties and social inclusion. An important focus of the campaign is digital literacy for families. Parents will be introduced to key learning tools such as the Diksha App, E-Jadui Pitara, and Digital Library platforms. The goal is to help parents understand and support their child's use of digital learning resources at home, making education more interactive and accessible even outside the classroom. The school education department officers said that the first meeting in August will be conducted in a grand and dialogue-centric manner across all schools, setting the tone for subsequent meetings. These sessions will not only provide academic updates but will also touch upon children's extracurricular progress, health, personality development, and social behaviour. This parent-teacher collaboration model reflects CM Sai's broader vision to ensure that home and school function as equal partners in nurturing the next generation. By aligning community, family, and educational institutions, Chhattisgarh hopes to set a new national benchmark in inclusive, student-centered education.
Time of India
27-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
10k+ CG schools rationalised; Will protest: Teachers' body
Raipur: The Chhattisgarh govt completed the rationalisation of 10,463 govt schools across the state with the objective of reducing school dropouts and ensuring quality education. Amidst the proposed Mantralaya gherao by the Shaley Shikshak Sangh Chhattisgarh and its affiliated organisations in protest against certain aspects of the rationalisation process on Wednesday, education department secretary Siddharth Komal Singh Pardeshi told reporters that rationalisation is a continuous process and should be carried out at regular intervals, as mandated by the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (RTE) Act, 2009, and National Education Policy (NEP), 2020. The Shikshak Sangh has said that the school education department should listen to the suggestions of teachers as well and should involve them more in the process which has great impact on their lives. This would in turn also help in improving the quality of education in the state as the solutions can then be implemented on ground more effectively, they maintained. Chhattisgarh Shaley Shikshak Sangh spokesperson Dharmesh Sharma told TOI that they will go ahead with their planned Mantralaya gherao on Wednesday. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với mức chênh lệch giá thấp nhất IC Markets Đăng ký Undo The education department maintained that rationalisation is overdue and would be beneficial for the state. "Chhattisgarh last undertook a rationalisation exercise about ten years ago, which is a considerable gap, while most states in India have been doing this regularly," the education department secretary said, asserting that the policy focuses solely on improving the quality of education, ensuring equitable distribution of teachers, and reducing dropout rates. He also stated that there is some misinformation among certain groups regarding the policy. "We completed the first phase of rationalisation, covering 10,463 schools, including 10,297 located on the same campuses — accounting for 98% of the total. Swami Atmanand Schools have not been included in this phase, and no decision has yet been taken regarding PMSHRI schools," Pardeshi said. Of the rationalised schools, 5,849 are from the E-cadre and 4,614 from the T-cadre. Key statistics from the rationalisation reveal that it includes 212 primary schools without any teachers, 6,872 primary schools with only one teacher, 48 upper primary schools without teachers, 255 upper primary schools with only one teacher each, and 211 schools without students. Conversely, eight primary schools with 15 or more teachers have been rationalised. Across the state, 17,000 middle schools have a pupil-teacher ratio (PTR) below 20:1. In urban areas, 527 schools have a PTR below 10:1, 1,106 have a PTR between 11–20, and 837 fall between 21–30. The PTR in Chhattisgarh is better than the national average but it is uneven across the state. Pardeshi added, "133 rural schools within a one-kilometre radius and 33 urban schools within a 500-metre radius have also been rationalised." He explained that the initiative will help redeploy surplus teachers to schools with none or only one teacher, thereby improving education quality. It will also help balance staffing needs across schools and reduce administrative costs, allowing for more investment in infrastructure. He further said that consolidating schools within the same premises will reduce dropout rates and improve student retention. This initiative supports the 'cluster school' model outlined in the NEP, which envisions integrated campuses providing education from primary to higher secondary levels. Pardeshi clarified that the exercise involved only administrative coordination — no posts were abolished. CM Vishnu Deo Sai lauded the rationalisation initiative, stating that it marks a significant step forward for the state's education system. He noted that it will facilitate better use of teaching resources and provide students with consistent access to quality education. He added that integrating various school levels within the same campus would be administratively efficient, enhance continuity in education, and address dropout concerns.
Time of India
27-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Chhattisgarh rationalises 10,463 schools, outperforms national average in PTR across all school levels
RAIPUR: The Chhattisgarh government has completed the rationalisation of 10,463 government schools across the state with the objective of reducing school dropouts and ensuring quality education. Amidst the proposed Mantralaya gherao by the Shaley Shikshak Sangh Chhattisgarh and its affiliated organisations in protest against certain aspects of the school rationalisation process on Wednesday, Education Department Secretary Siddharth Komal Singh Pardeshi told reporters that rationalisation is a continuous process and should be carried out at regular intervals, as mandated by the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (RTE) Act, 2009, and the National Education Policy (NEP), 2020. 'Chhattisgarh last undertook a rationalisation exercise about ten years ago, which is a considerable gap, while most states in India have been doing this regularly,' he said, asserting that the policy focuses solely on improving the quality of education, ensuring equitable distribution of teachers, and reducing dropout rates. He also stated that there is some misinformation among certain groups regarding the policy. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like เทรดทองCFDs กับโบรกเกอร์ที่เชื่อถือได้ | เรียนรู้เพิ่มเติม IC Markets สมัคร Undo 'We have completed the first phase of rationalisation, covering 10,463 schools, including 10,297 located on the same campuses — accounting for 98% of the total. Swami Atmanand Schools have not been included in this phase, and no decision has yet been taken regarding PMSHRI schools,' Pardeshi said. Of the rationalised schools, 5,849 are from the E-cadre and 4,614 from the T-cadre. The move aligns with the objectives of NEP 2020 and the RTE Act 2009 and is aimed at ensuring optimal utilisation of academic resources. Key statistics from the rationalisation reveal that it includes 212 primary schools without any teachers, 6,872 primary schools with only one teacher, 48 upper primary schools without teachers, 255 upper primary schools with only one teacher each, and 211 schools without students. Conversely, eight primary schools with 15 or more teachers have been rationalised. There are 61 primary schools with 10–15 teachers each, 749 with 6–9 teachers each, nine upper primary schools with 15 or more teachers, 90 with 10–14 teachers, and 1,641 with 6–9 teachers. Across the state, 17,000 middle schools have a pupil-teacher ratio (PTR) below 1:20. In urban areas, 527 schools have a PTR below 1:10, 1,106 have a PTR between 11–20, and 837 fall between 21–30. Pardeshi added, 'Of the rationalised schools, 10,297 operate on the same premises. Additionally, 133 rural schools within a one-kilometre radius and 33 urban schools within a 500-metre radius have also been rationalised.' He explained that the initiative will help redeploy surplus teachers to schools with none or only one teacher, thereby improving education quality. It will also help balance staffing needs across schools and reduce administrative costs, allowing for more investment in infrastructure. He further stated that consolidating schools within the same premises will reduce dropout rates and improve student retention. Rationalisation will eliminate the need for repeated admissions, making the educational journey smoother. It will also enable the development and sharing of improved infrastructure, including libraries, computer labs, science labs, and sports facilities. This initiative supports the "cluster school" model outlined in the NEP, which envisions integrated campuses providing education from primary to higher secondary levels. Pardeshi clarified that the exercise involved only administrative coordination — no posts have been abolished. The initiative ensures fair distribution of teachers and improved access to quality education while adhering to the student-teacher ratio norms prescribed under the RTE Act. Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai has lauded the rationalisation initiative, stating that it marks a significant step forward for the state's education system. He noted that it will facilitate better use of teaching resources and provide students with consistent access to quality education. He further said that integrating various school levels within the same campus would be administratively efficient, enhance continuity in education, and address dropout concerns. This would contribute to a more effective learning environment and boost student confidence. The Chief Minister added that this step, in line with the NEP 2020, will be a milestone in Chhattisgarh's journey towards becoming a leading state in education. Chhattisgarh Shaley Shikshak Sangh spokesperson Dharmesh Sharma told TOI that they will go ahead with their planned Mantralaya gherao on Wednesday. \PTR in Chhattisgarh Schools School levelChhattisgarh 2023-24National 2023-24 (Approx) Primary schools2029 Upper primary schools 1838 High schools1638 Higher secondary schools2442
