No maths teachers in 642 secondary schools in the state!
Bengaluru: The Comptroller and Auditor-General (CAG) in its report has pointed out that there was a substantial shortage of teachers, including the shortage of mathematics teachers in 642 high schools in the state.
The report, which has found failures in implementing the Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA) scheme and utilizing the available fund, has said that the role of teachers was important in the quality of education.
There is a rule that there should be 40 students in each class. However, in 2,721 schools, the ratio ranges from 1:41 to 1:61. In addition, there is a rule that there must be a teacher for every 30 pupils. However, in the report, PTR was higher than 1:30 in 874 schools.
Between 2016-18, science and math kits total of worth 2.39 crore had to be purchased under the Rashtriya Avishkar Abhiyan (RAA) to promote interest in science and maths in children to make the learning meaningful. However, the CAG report stated that the purchase has not been made
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Elephant calf brought from Bijnor kept under care at Pilibhit Tiger Reserve
Pilibhit (PTI): A 19-day-old elephant calf, brought from Bijnor, was placed under care at the Pilibhit Tiger Reserve (PTR) on Sunday, an official said and added that the calf got separated from its mother in the forest area of Bijnor.
The calf was born on December 2 in the Bijnor forest area and got separated from its mother shortly after birth, the official said.
The forest department made several attempts to reunite it with its mother, but without any success. To ensure the calf's safety and better care, it was decided to transfer it to the Pilibhit Tiger Reserve on the instructions of senior officials.
On Saturday, Deputy Director Manish Singh received the calf. Special arrangements have been made in the reserve for its care. It has been kept in a safe and clean environment to provide it with a natural setting and protect it from external noise and disturbances.
Singh told reporters that raising an 19-day-old calf is challenging.
It requires a special diet as a substitute for mother's milk and constant monitoring.
He said a special team has been formed to provide 24-hour care. Since the calf is very young, it is being cared for like a newborn baby.
According to Singh, the primary responsibility for monitoring the calf's health has been entrusted to PTR's veterinarian, Dr Daksh Gangwar. Under his supervision, a complete record of the calf's health checkups, diet, and body temperature is being maintained. The team is ensuring that the calf does not contract any infection.
