Daily creative activities revive tribal student attendance in Kodagu government school: Report
Madikeri: A government school in a tribal settlement of South Kodagu has reversed falling student attendance through an innovative daily programme.
Chennangi Government Primary School, which caters to tribal children, has introduced Dinnakondu Karyakram — a daily programme designed to make learning enjoyable. Since its launch, the school has achieved 100% attendance, a rare feat amid widespread concerns over declining enrolment in government schools across Karnataka, as reported by The New Indian Express.
The school, now accommodating 52 students, has witnessed a notable increase in admissions over the past two years. Children who once resisted attending classes are now showing up eagerly each day.
“Several tribal students stayed away from the institution. When their parents left for daily wage work, these students sat at home. However, we conducted a survey before the start of this academic year and have ensured that all the children from the tribal colony attend classes at the institution,” TNIE quoted Susha K., the headmistress of the institution, as saying.
Previously, the school had introduced Thingaligondu Karyakrama, a monthly talent programme, but some students continued to remain absent. In response, the school shifted to a more consistent approach with daily activities.
Each morning begins with engaging sessions of yoga, singing, dancing, literature, crafts, and unique games. This shift has not only ensured full attendance but also encouraged more than five students who had previously dropped out to return to school, added the report.
To further motivate students, the school has launched a YouTube channel where talent performances are uploaded regularly. “This has resulted in all the students attending classes without fail. It is like an incentive to these students, as the entire village watches and celebrates them after watching the YouTube channel,” the headmistress added.
Admissions have risen from 39 to 52 students over two academic years. In some cases, children who had taken transfer certificates were reportedly persuaded by the headmistress to rejoin the school.
Additionally, the school management has held awareness meetings with parents, urging them to prioritise their children’s education to secure a better future.
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Power tariffs under BESCOM to rise from May 1
Bengaluru (PTI): Power bills for consumers under the Bangalore Electricity Supply Company Limited (BESCOM) will go up from May 1, following an order issued by the Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) on Friday.
The hike comes after KERC allowed the BESCOM to recover a revenue deficit of Rs 2,068 crore incurred in 2024-25, from the consumers.
As a result, for every unit of electricity consumed in 2024-25, the customers will be charged an additional 56 paise, it said.
"BESCOM shall calculate, for each of the active consumers of FY2024-25 the amount to be recovered based on their actual energy consumption during FY2024-25. Such amount shall be recovered during FY 2026-27 in equal monthly instalments, to be called as 'FY25 True up Charges', commencing from the first meter reading date falling on or after 1 May 2026 and concluding with the reading date ending on 30 April 2027," the order said.
"It is further ordered that BESCOM shall maintain a separate head of account, allocated for the purpose, to record the adjustment of the said amount to ensure full recovery of the deficit," it added.
Similarly Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation Limited (CESC) has also recorded a revenue deficit of Rs 121.71 crore and can collect an additional 15 paisa per unit for consumption in 2024-25, official sources said.
