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Kohima | September 25
The Angami Students Union (ASU) on Monday made a serious allegation that bureaucrats and politicians were making illegitimate appointments of non-indigenous inhabitants for Grade-IV posts, which is in direct contravention of the standing government order that says these posts should only be filled by indigenous inhabitants of the respective districts.
Addressing a press conference today at its office in Kohima, the ASU executives claimed they have evidences in their disposal to support the allegation. “We have being receiving numerous complaints, for instances, in departments of Road & Bridges, Mechanical and Housing, where politicians have backed recommendations and secretaries have forwarded the applications,” the ASU revealed.
While the government order is that all Grave-IV post must be held by the indigenous inhabitants of the respective district, there are many instances where these posts are being held by non-indigenous inhabitants, it stated.
Expressing serious concern over the issue, the ASU said this was jeopardizing the rights of indigenous people and said it would not tolerate such cases. "At any point of time, we are ready to extend our assistance on this matter so that justice is duly delivered," it added.
Also appealing the concerned authorities to avoid entertaining such cases, the ASU informed that on its part, it has apprised the State secretary, concerned districts and the departments not to entertain such illegitimate appointments.
The ASU also called upon the indigenous inhabitants of every district to be vigilant in this matter and report to SMCs or department so that the rights of the indigenous are not deprived.
School uniforms, proxy teachers, infrastructure facilities
During the press conference, the ASU also gave a report on its month-long educational drive, which was undertaken in the month of June-July, 2023 under its jurisdiction. The students’ union covered 70% of the schools in Angami Jurisdiction to get ground zero report in all the educational institutions to foster quality education.
As part of the drive, the ASU will be submitting its report to the government soon so that any lacunae or concerns. "A detailed report of the drive and discrepancies that were detected during the drive would be submitted to the School Education department, Government of Nagaland."
Among some pressing concerns, the ASU highlighted that school uniforms which comes in readymade garments does not fit in size or the cloth material that is supplied does not have the required dimension for stitching.
The ASU said it had zero tolerance to practices such as undertaking transfer with posts and keeping proxy teachers.
For the welfare of the students to be imparted quality education with all round facilities, it assured to give their support and cooperation to work with concerned authorities for rationalization.
Also pointing out on staff quarters, it said provisions for accommodations with adequate facilities to cater to the need of staffs that come and reside to work in the school should be provided.
ASU also highlighted on infrastructural facilities like proper classrooms as per the strength of the students. Further, it suggested that boundary walls need to be properly erected so as to discourage students from going out of the school boundary or avoiding other untoward incidents.
The ASU also suggested offering Tenyidie as a compulsory subject in Angami jurisdiction.
Meanwhile, the students’ union lauded Advisor for School Education and SCERT, Dr Kekhrie Yhome for reshaping the educational system. "He has taken a bold step to revive the educational system. We have hope in his leadership to continue addressing issues for the welfare of the students and society."
