Government schools in Karnataka to open social media accounts to boost enrollment
Highlighting facilities, student talents, admissions info, exam results, day-to-day activities
Bengaluru: Seeking to bring government schools on a par with private institutions, the Karnataka government has directed all government schools to create social media accounts.
In a set of instructions released to the government schools to increase enrollment for 2026-27 academic year, cited by Deccan Herald on Friday, the department of School Education and Literacy has instructed the head masters of the schools to ensure that the school has a presence on social media.
“Schools should open accounts on social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram and X. These platforms should be used to popularise the schools by posting facilities available, student talents, enrollment details, board exam results and other day-to-day activities,” instruction reads.
The admission campaign, launched this month, will continue until June 2026. Teachers, School Development and Monitoring Committee members, and other stakeholders have been asked to educate parents about facilities provided at the government schools and encourage them to consider the same for their children.
Acknowledging the reach of social media even in rural areas, the department has emphasised that every government school in rural areas too must take part in the digital outreach.
Officials also believe that sharing success stories of former students could inspire confidence among parents. “Several alumni of government schools have scaled new heights. Posting videos of and information about such old students on social media will help to attract more admissions,” DH quoted a senior official of the department as saying.
Meanwhile, the department has decided to restart summer camps in government schools from the 2026–27 academic year.
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Former India hockey coach Michael Nobbs dies
Melbourne (PTI): Former Australian hockey player Michael Nobbs, who coached the Indian men's team at the 2012 London Olympics, has died after a prolonged illness.
He was 72 years old and is survived by his wife Lee Capes, a former Australian women's international and daughter Kaitlin, who is a current Hockeyroos star.
"Hockey Australia extends its deepest condolences to Michael’s family, friends, former teammates, players and all those whose lives and careers were shaped by his contribution to hockey. He will be remembered as a proud Kookaburra, a respected professional, and a servant of the sport," Hockey Australia said in a statement.
Nobbs represented Australia as a defender, playing across the half-back line and at fullback, and was renowned for his reliability, fitness and professionalism. He earned 76 international caps for Australia between 1979 and 1985, scoring one goal, and was a member of one of the strongest eras in Australian men’s hockey, said Hockey Australia on its website in its tribute.
Nobbs was an integral part of the Australian teams that competed at the 1981 Hockey World Cup in Bombay and the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics.
While part of a generation widely regarded as one of Australia’s finest, he consistently held his place through hard work, discipline and trust earned from teammates and coaches, Hockey Australia wrote.
Nobbs took over the coaching of the Indian men's team in 2011 after it had failed to qualify for the Beijing Games in 2008. While India were brilliant in the qualifiers, the team finished last at the London extravaganza which also expedited the Australian coach's sacking.
Apart from India, Nobbs also coached Japan.
