Census Duties Disrupt Classes at Ludhiana's Meritorious School
Ludhiana: Census work for teachers halts classes at meritorious school
Hindustan Times
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Classes at the Senior Secondary School for Meritorious Students in Ludhiana, Punjab, India, were suspended as over 90% of the teaching staff was deployed for Census duties, violating district guidelines. Teachers argue this undermines academic support and calls for better management of educational resources.
- 01Over 90% of staff at the Senior Secondary School for Meritorious Students in Ludhiana were assigned to Census duties.
- 02The deployment violated district education office guidelines limiting such assignments to 50% of staff.
- 03Teachers expressed concerns about the impact on academic activities and student support.
- 04School principal Satwant Kaur has formally requested a resolution from education authorities.
- 05Critics, including Congress leader Pawan Dewan, argue that this decision harms the education system.
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Academic activities at the Senior Secondary School for Meritorious Students in Ludhiana, Punjab, India, were halted after more than 90% of the teaching and support staff were assigned to work related to the Census and the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision exercise. This deployment contradicts the district education office's directive that limits such assignments to 50% of staff. Teachers reported that this situation severely disrupted regular classes and academic support activities, as the school could not manage routine responsibilities without sufficient staff. Lakhvir Singh, a teacher at the school, highlighted the challenges faced by non-regular employees, who have been seeking job security for years. Principal Satwant Kaur has raised the issue with district authorities, hoping for a prompt resolution. Critics, including Congress leader Pawan Dewan, have condemned the government's decision, stating it risks further weakening an already strained education system and calling for alternative staffing solutions for such large-scale exercises.
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The suspension of classes affects students' academic progress and preparation for upcoming examinations, particularly for Class 11 admissions.
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