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Time of India
23-07-2025
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- Time of India
Class 1 admissions stall under Anwesha scheme in Koraput
Koraput: Despite the start of the new academic session, the Koraput administration has not enrolled any new students in Class 1 under the state-run Anwesha scheme, leaving many poor children deprived of the opportunity for quality English-medium education. The Anwesha scheme, launched by the state govt in 2015, aims to provide free education to Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe students in reputed English-medium private schools, with hostel and other necessary facilities fully sponsored by the state. Confirming the development, district welfare officer (Koraput) Sunil Kumar Tandi said, "We have not received any instructions from the govt regarding fresh admissions into Class 1 under Anwesha for the current academic year. Once the directions come, we will act accordingly." Currently, Koraput district has seven hostels under the Anwesha programme, two each in Jeypore, Semiliguda, and Koraput, and one in Laxmipur, with 1,365 children from previous years enrolled in Classes II to X. However, no fresh admissions have been carried out this year. The lack of admissions has sparked concern among parents and rights activists, who fear the delay may deprive an entire batch of eligible children of the scheme's benefits. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Japanese hair growth method Hair's Rich Learn More Undo "Every year, we see poor tribal children getting a chance to study in English-medium schools through Anwesha. This year, no such opportunity has been given. The administration must take proactive steps," said Surendra Patnaik, a local education activist. Meanwhile, in the absence of fresh enrolment, activists have raised questions about the continuity and commitment to a scheme that has played a key role in uplifting education standards among marginalised communities in tribal-dominated districts like Koraput. "The govt should initiate the process soon to ensure that no eligible child is left behind," said Harish Muduli, a tribal activist from Koraput.
Time of India
09-07-2025
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- Time of India
Koraput plans better support to students
Koraput: To improve learning outcomes among students, the Koraput administration has decided to implement a cluster-based teaching model in residential high schools and higher secondary schools run by the state's SC and ST development (SSD) department. "Cluster teaching will help optimise available resources and ensure students get better academic support. Special attention must be given to students who are struggling to understand the lessons," said collector (Koraput) Keerthi Vasan V, while chairing a review meeting of SSD schools on Tuesday. The collector asked headmasters and principals to ensure that students achieve better results in the upcoming Class 10 and 12 board examinations. He stressed that collective responsibility and focused efforts from teachers are key to improving the academic standing of the district. During the meeting, district welfare officer (Koraput) Sunil Kumar Tandi said to ensure that no academic activities are hit in the schools the teachers, headmasters, and principals will not be allowed to leave their institutions without prior approval from the district collector. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Tại sao CFD tiền mã hóa có thể phù hợp với danh mục đầu tư của bạn IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo "Leave applications must be submitted through the Human Resource Management and Reporting System (HMRMS)," said Tandi. Discipline and accountability among staff will directly impact student performance, he added. Acknowledging infrastructure challenges faced by the schools and hostels, the collector instructed the construction of staff quarters in schools that lack residential facilities for teachers. The authorities concerned have been asked to inspect and report on the condition of drinking water and sanitation facilities in schools and hostels to ensure they meet basic standards, the collector said. At least 162 schools are being run by the SSD Department in the district, catering to over 40,000 students.
