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The Hindu
6 hours ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Ahead of Delhi visit, Siddaramaiah meets Governor to discuss pending Bills with the President
Ahead of his visit to Delhi, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Sunday met the Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot to discuss the Bills that are pending with the President's office for assent and those that have been returned seeking clarification. According to sources, the Chief Minister is scheduled to meet President Draupadi Murmu to discuss the pending Bills. Sources said five Bills are pending with the President currently, and three Bills have been sent back for clarification. He was accompanied by Higher Education Minister M.C. Sudhakar when he met the Governor. Among the Bills pending with the President are the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (Karnataka Amendment) Bill, 2015; the Registration (Karnataka Amendment) Bill, 2025; the Karnataka Transparency in Public Procurements (Amendment) Bill, 2025; and the Karnataka Hindu Religious Institutions and Charitable Endowments (Amendment) Bill, 2024. The three Bills that have been returned for clarification are the Criminal Law Amendment Ordinance, 1944 (Karnataka Amendment) Bill, 2022; the Registration (Karnataka Amendment) Bill, 2024; and the Karnataka (Mineral Rights and Minerals Bearing Lands) Tax Bill, 2024. Sources in the Chief Minister's Office said Mr. Siddaramaiah has scheduled events in Raichur on Monday, after which he would leave for Delhi from there. The meeting with the President has been scheduled for Tuesday.
Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Delhi DoE to mandate 6-yr age rule for Class 1 admissions
The Delhi directorate of education (DoE) has decided to implement a uniform age of six years for admissions to Class 1 from the 2026-27 academic session, by restructuring the foundational stage (nursery and KG classes), the directorate said on Saturday. The Delhi directorate of education (DoE) has decided to implement a uniform age of six years for admissions to Class 1 from the 2026-27 academic session. (Representational photo/HT Archive) 'The Directorate of Education, GNCT of Delhi intends to implement the provisions of NEP 2020 and the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (RTE) Act, 2009 relating to restructuring of Foundational Stage and concerning minimum age criteria of 6+ years for Class I,' the directorate said in a circular dated June 20. It added that all heads of government, government-aided, and recognised unaided private schools under the directorate of education (DoE), GNCTD, have been informed regarding revised directions for foundational stage and implementation of uniform age of admission of 6+ years for Class 1. The circular, a copy of which was accessed by HT, added, 'The foundational stage admission is to be regulated as per NEP structure and will be reorganized to include three years of pre-primary education before Class 1.' According to the policy implementation, the age criteria that will be implemented will be 'three (3+) years of age for admission to nursery (Bal Vatika/ Preschool one), four (4+) years of age for lower KG (Bal Vatika/ Preschool two), and five (5+) years for upper KG (Bal Vatika/ Preschool three)'. The DoE added that the nomenclature of the pre-primary classes (nursery, lower KG, and upper KG) was flexible and may be revised as deemed necessary. The directorate further invited all stakeholders, including teachers, parents, students, school management committees, educational institutions, school associations, professionals, subject experts, scholars and members of the general public to share their inputs and suggestions for the implementation. 'To make the process more inclusive and participatory, it is essential to provide an opportunity for all stakeholders to contribute their inputs and suggestions regarding various aspects of the mechanism being developed,' the DoE said. The DoE said that detailed directions regarding the implementation of the measures will be shared with schools subsequently, in due course of time. Jyoti Arora, principal of Mount Abu Public School, said, 'The introduction of the Bal Vatika framework under the NEP 2020's structure marks a visionary step towards strengthening the early years of education in Delhi. By laying a strong foundation from age 3+, this initiative, as outlined in the directorate's circular, promotes holistic development, nurturing cognitive, social, and emotional growth in our youngest learners. I wholeheartedly welcome and support this transformative reform. We also advocate for collaborative planning with schools to ensure that adequate resources, training, and infrastructure support are in place.' Aprajita Gautam, the president of the Delhi Parents Association, expressed concerns over the long delay to implement the same. 'The NEP came in 2020 and it has already been five years. Several of Delhi schools still do not follow these provisions.'
The Hindu
14-06-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Palaniswami criticises Stalin for not being able to get funds under RTE Act
AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami on Saturday criticised Chief Minister M.K. Stalin for not being able to get funds for the State under the under the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (RTE) Act despite the political formation led by the latter having 39 MPs in the Lok Sabha. In a statement, Mr. Palaniswami said it was 'not acceptable' for the delay in the functioning of web portal for enabling admission of students under the Act by citing one reason or the other. The State government should 'stop playing immediately with the education of children belonging to the poor and the middle class.' Referring to the direction of the Madras High Court recently on the issue that the State government reimburse the private schools which make admissions under the RTE Act, the AIADMK leader urged Mr. Stalin to release funds from the State government's Exchequer.
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
