Karnataka: Over 1,500 government schools yet to form SDMCs
Bengaluru: In a concerning development, 1,581 government schools across Karnataka have yet to constitute School Development and Monitoring Committees (SDMC).
This issue came to light during a recent review conducted by Samagra Shikshana Karnataka (SSK) while integrating schools into the Vidya Vaahini portal for updates on education and school-related initiatives in the state, as reported by Deccan Herald on Sunday.
A reminder has been issued by SSK to the Deputy Directors of the School Education Department, calling for urgent steps to establish SDMCs in all schools where they are currently absent.
“During the 2025-26 Project Approval Board meeting, it was decided to confer an award on the three best SDMCs in each block. As it is observed that 1,500 plus schools have not even constituted the SDMCs, we have directed the Deputy Directors to take necessary action,” DH quoted a senior official of SSK as saying.
The official further questioned how such schools were managing government schemes that mandate the involvement of SDMCs. “What surprised us was how those schools were managing the government schemes? Some schemes cannot be implemented without SDMCs,” the official added.
Meanwhile, the government has also taken initiatives to encourage SDMCs. The best SDMCs from each block receive Rs 50,000 for lower primary schools, Rs 75,000 for higher primary, and Rs 1 lakh for high schools.
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MYAS launches quiz on national flag, 25 top-scorers to get trip to Siachen with Mandaviya
New Delhi, Aug 7 (PTI): The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) has launched an online quiz on the national flag and 25 top-scoring participants in the age bracket of 21 to 29 will get an opportunity to visit Siachen with Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya.
The quiz, according to the ministry, will "foster patriotism and enhance awareness about the Indian National Flag."
"This online quiz, hosted on the MYBharat portal (mybharat.gov.in), invites all citizen to participate and test their knowledge about the Tricolour," the ministry stated.
It will consist of multiple-choice questions and all contestants will be awarded an e-certificate.
"As a grand incentive, 25 top-scoring participants will be selected for a remarkable opportunity to visit Siachen in the company of the Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya," the ministry said.
"The selection of winners for the Siachen visit will be limited to youth between the ages of 21 and 29. The final selection of the 25 winners will be conducted through a computer-based lottery system from the pool of top scorers," it added.
