Free teachers from poll duty, so they can focus on teaching: Education Minister Suresh Kumar
Bengaluru, Nov 12: Ahead of the December 5 bypolls to 15 state assembly segments, a Karnataka minister has pitched for teachers being relieved from election duty as it was hampering school activities and indirectly affecting students.
State Education Minister S Suresh Kumar on Tuesday wrote to the Chief Electoral officer to relieve teachers from election duties like Booth Level Officers (BLOs), so that they can entirely focus on teaching their students.
In a letter to the CEO, the minister said from the beginning teachers in the state were being involved election related activities like BLO and electoral rolls enrolment, among other things.
Pointing out that such non-teaching duties had increased for teachers, he said, it was hampering educational activities and indirectly affecting the student community.
"As BLO like duty is taking most of teachers time, they have to strain in completing the syllabus on time, also teachers are unable to concentrate on their students and school activities," he said.
"This is becoming the reason for collapse of quality of education, he added.
Noting that children of today were tomorrow's citizens and role of good citizens was important for the country's development, Suresh Kumar said "as our teachers are the builders of good society, there was need for them to engage with the student community and educational activities with full dedication."
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West Asia situation 'worrisome', having adverse impact on economy, people: PM Modi in LS
New Delhi (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday termed the prevailing situation in West Asia “worrisome” as it is having a very adverse impact on the global economy and the livelihoods of people.
Making a statement on the prevailing situation in West Asia in the Lok Sabha, Modi also said that the security of Indians has been the government's biggest priority in times of conflict, and the Centre is sensitive, vigilant and also ready to extend every assistance.
“The current situation in West Asia is worrisome. This crisis has been going on for more than three weeks, having a very adverse impact on the global economy and on people's lives. The entire world is urging all parties to resolve this crisis as quickly as possible," Modi said.
He also said that cargo movement through the Strait of Hormuz has been a challenge from the beginning of the war, yet the government is ensuring that gas and fuel supplies remain the least affected.
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"We all know that India imports 60 per cent of its LPG needs. Due to uncertain supply, the government is prioritising domestic supply. LPG production in the country is also being increased,” he said.
The prime minister also said the conflict has created unexpected challenges, including economic, humanitarian and those related to national security.
“The countries affected by the conflict share extensive trade relations with India. The region fulfils a significant portion of our crude oil and gas requirements. It is also important because around 1 crore Indians live and work there," he said.
It is essential that a unanimous and united voice on this crisis reaches the world from Parliament, he said.
Modi also said that since the conflict began, every Indian in the affected areas has been provided with necessary assistance.
“I have spoken with most of the heads of state in West Asia over the phone in two rounds. And they have all assured the safety of Indians,” he said.
Unfortunately, the prime minister said, some people have lost their lives, and some have been injured in the conflict.
Help is being provided to the affected families, Modi said.
