DNSU asks govt to form committee to look into govt schools

The Dimapur Naga Students Union (DNSU) submitted the findings of its school touring report to the School Education Department.   

DIMAPUR, NOVEMBER 19 (MExN): The Dimapur Naga Students' Union (DNSU) has submitted a report to the School Education Department listing out areas of concern to be looked into. 

A press release from the DNSU Education & Statistics Secretary, Tenyebinlo Himb informed that the report contained findings from the union’s school touring report, and asked the department to form a committee to look into several issues. 

The tour focused mostly on government schools as they required more attention than private schools, the DNSU informed.
The union listed grievances such as proxy teachers, shortage of subject teachers, renovation & extension of classrooms, proper implementation of Mid-Day Meal scheme, requirement of Grade IV & ministerial staffs, to provide water (especially drinking water), provision of fans & lights, inadequate supply of uniforms & textbooks, need for more upgradations of schools, flood prone schools etc. 

The DNSU asked the School Education Department to initiate necessary action on a priority basis on issues such as full and quality implementation of components under Samagra Shiksha (erstwhile SSA/RMSA), proper implementation of RTE Act 2009, clear demarcation of school areas by erecting boundary wall to avoid land encroachment, introduction of biometric attendance and rationalization of teachers.

It meanwhile urged that the government set up a committee on or before January 18 and necessary action be initiated at the earliest.

The DNSU tour report was the result of 6 months work, it was informed.