Dozens of schools without buildings

Dozens of newly established schools are without buildings due to the non-availability of the land for their construction.Interestingly the educational authorities in many zones of the valley have asked the ReT teachers appointed in these schools to manage the land for the construction of school buildings in their respective villages or face punishment. Sources said that a number schools established under the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan in the valley during last few years either function in the rented rooms or have been clubbed with already existing nearby schools as there is no land available for the construction of the buildings for them in the habitations or villages the schools were established.

The teachers working in the said schools in many educational zones of south Kashmir told News agency that the concerned zonal educational officers have withheld their salaries for clubbing with the nearby schools. “Since our school has no building of its own and the former Zonal education officer (ZEO) on seeing us taking the classes under the open sky directed

us to club with nearby middle school till the land is made available for the construction of our own school building. But ironically the present ZEO two months ago withheld our salaries asking us to separate our schools from the ones we have clubbed with,” said a teacher from a south Kashmir educational zone.

He said not only they but also the teachers appointed in the newly established schools in many other zones have been asked by their concerned ZEOs to manage the land for the construction of the school buildings. “We had got clubbed with other nearby schools for the benefit of the children. We do not have any problem in separating our schools and making the children study in open. But irony is that the concerned ZEOs are asking us to either provide our own land or manage the same for the construction of the school buildings,” said a group of teachers whose salary has been withheld. A top official in the education department said that it is not only south Kashm ir but in the entire valley hundreds of newly established schools are with out buildings.

He blamed the government for its inefficiency in retrieving huge chunk of state land encroached by the people across the valley particularlyin the villages “In almost every village the people have illegally occupied big pastures of land. If government comes into action and retrieve the same from the encroachers the problem of the non-availability of the land for the construction of the school buildings will be solved once for all,” he said. When contacted minister of state for education, Peerzada Mohammad Sayeed said the problem of non-availability of land for construction of school buildings is not everywhere but at few places only. "We have almost managed the land for this purpose in every area the schools were established. If problem remains at some places we are trying to solve the problem by involving the locals of that area," minister said.

Court Bans pvt practice by Doctors and Govt teachers

DB bans pvt practice by docs, tuition by Govt teachers

Division Bench of J&K High Court today ordered complete ban on private practice of doctors and teachers.

In a Public Interest Litigation (PIL), Division Bench of J&K High Court Jammu Wing, comprising Chief Justice FM Ibrahim Kalifulla and Justice Virender Singh, set-aside part of the instructions contained in circular number EDU-PS-C-S-11-05 dated August 11, 2005. The circular grants general permission to the officials of the Education department and Medical department to engage themselves by way of self-employment or accepting part-time employment in private coaching centres, two hours before the opening of school and two hours after closing of the schools, as also private practice by the doctors.

The PIL filed by Vichar Kranti International and Others sought complete ban on private tutoring by the government teachers both ‘Gazetted and Non-Gazetted cadres’ and ban on private practice by government doctors including those working in the Medical Colleges. The PIL also sought quashment of Circular number EDU-PS-C-S-11-05 dated August 11, 2005.

The judgment written by Chief Justice FM Ibrahim Kalifulla for the Division Bench observed that counsel for the petitioner pointed out that under rules 10 of J&K Government employees (conduct rules) 1971, there is a general prohibition that any government employee, whether on leave or in active service, cannot undertake any trade or business or any other employment without previous sanction of the government.

Under the circular, general authorisation has been provided to encourage the officials of the Education department to grant permission to the teachers to indulge in any private tuition two hours before the opening of schools and two hours after schools get closed. The petition stated that this runs contrary to the Rule 10.

When the Division Bench examined Rule 10 of J&K Government Employees Conduct Rules 1971, it observed that the said rules specifically prohibit a government employee to undertake any employment by encouraging private tuitions. The teachers would be otherwise engaging themselves in one of the other form of self employment for earning more money. Therefore, if such a practice is allowed to continue, certainly, there would be serious deterioration in maintaining the standard of education in the government schools, the petition said.

“In other words, if a teacher is interested in private tuition for the purpose of earning more money, it is needless to state that he would only result in total disinclination to concentrate in imparting education in the regular working hours, in the schools, to the students and thereby standard of education in the schools will be seriously affected,” the petition pointed out.

It further elaborated, “the provisions contained in circular August 11, 2005 to the effect that it would be permissible for the Education department to grant permission for the teachers to accept such type of engagements in private coaching centers or start their own private tuition centers, two hours prior to the opening of the schools and two hours after closing of the schools, would be indirect conflict with the specific provisions contained in Rule 10. The Provisions contained in Rule 10, does not enable the state government to such a general instructions to the officials of the Education department for granting such permissions, which would not be in the interest of the students studying in the government schools.”

Division Bench observed that proper interpretation of Rules 10 would only be that in exceptional cases, where the government is of the view that engagement of any trade or business or undertaking of any other employment of a government servant, either on leave or in active service, would be required in the interest of public at large. Such a permission by way of previous sanction can be granted by considering such individual cases, depending upon such exigency and other relevant factors.

The court reasoned that the contention of the counsel for the PIL that grant of such general authorisation to the government officials would not be in the interest of the public at large and in particular the student community and would result in total deterioration of the standard of the education in government schools.

While holding that it is for the state government to apply Rule 10 in appropriate case depending upon the exigency of the work for granting previous sanction, the court directed a blanket ban on private practice by both doctors and teachers. Particularly in the case of teachers, the high court observed that the General Blanket Authority, which the circular dated August 11, 2005 extends to the officials of the education department cannot be sustained to that extent and so the said circular stands set-aside.

Teachers Day in jammu kashmir ladakh

Various Govt, private institutions celebrate Teachers’ Day

Various Government schools and private institutions celebrated "Teachers'' Day" with zeal and enthusiasm. Students presented cultural programme based on the life of Teachers' and also acted as Teachers' and took up classes.

Government Degree College, Akhnoor celebrated "Teachers' Day" in which students and Teachers' paid rich tributes to Dr Radhakrishnan. Student speakers in their speeches threw light on the life and teachings Radhakrishnan. Addressing the gathering, Dr Kaushal Smotra, Principal applauded the importance of the day and also added that Teachers' play a vital role in shaping the career of students.

Dogra Law College, Bari Brahmana celebrated "Teachers' Day" with zeal and great fervour. On the occasion Prof MR Puri, Former Vice Chancellor, Jammu University along with Prof PN Kotru, former Head Department of Physics, Gulchain Singh Charak, Chairman, Dogra Educational Trust, Sohail Qazmi, general secretary, Press Club, Prof VK Kapoor, Director cum Principal, Dogra Law College were present. Speakers threw light on the life and principles of Dr Radhakrishnan and impressed upon the students to follow the path of honesty and work with dedication to achieve their desired goals.

Gandhi Memorial College of Education, Raipur, Bantalab, celebrated "Teachers' Day" with zeal and enthusiasm. On the occasion, Anil Dhar, president, Hindu Education Society along with other members of the society, Teachers' and students paid rich tributes to Dr Radhakrishnan. Speaking on the occasion, Anil Dhar threw light on the life and teachings of Dr Radhakrishnan and stressed upon the students to work honestly and with with dedication to achieve their desired goals.

The Government G L Dogra Memorial Degree College, Hiranagar, organsied seminar on Role of Teachers' in the 21st Century" to mark the occasion of Teachers’ Day. Dr A K Malhotra, Principal of Government Degree College (Women), Kathua was the chief guest during the programme. Students threw light on the topic and emphasized that there is need of change in teaching methodology by keeping in view the IT section. Principal Dr Nater Singh Raina stressed upon the importance of cordial atmosphere on teacher-student relationship. Monika Sharma, Deepika Jasrotia and Ronika Sharma were adjudged as first, second and third respectively in the contest.

The Government Higher Secondary School, Chowki Choura, celebrated the Teachers' Day with great pomp and show. Principal A K Tickoo highlighted the importance of Day and exhorted the students to excel in academics and other spheres of life. He also advised the students to follow the preaching of great leaders especially great scholar and academician Dr S Radhakrishnan. Students actively participated in cultural activities.

Teachers' Day was also celebrated with zeal and enthusiasm at Government Hari Singh Higher Secondary School, Idgah Road, Jammu to commemorate the birth anniversary of Dr S Radhakrishnan, former president and renowned philosopher and educationist. Various speakers highlighted the importance of Day and threw light on the contributed of Dr S Radhakrishnan. MLA Jammu East Ashok Khajuria was the chief on the occasion. He highlighted the importance of Teachers' in the life of students and advised them to become role model for the society by nourishing the next generation. Principal Suresh Chander Verma, Saravdavan Sharma, Govind Sharma also spoke on the occasion. Sweets, books and prizes were also distributed among students on the occasion.

The Government Higher Secondary School, Ramnagar, also celebrated Teachers' Day by organising symposium on "Modern Standard of Teaching and its comparison with Past". Students highlighted various important issues about standard of teaching while speaking on the topic. Principal Varinder Sharma also spoke on the topic and highlighted the importance of Day.

The Government Higher Secondary School, Jandorer, organised symposium on the eve of Teachers' Day. Students actively participated in contest and delivered on the contribution of great academician Dr S Radhakrishan in the field of education. Vice Principal Rash Paul Singh in his address spoke about the importance of Day and exhorted upon the students to work hard for making county great and strong.

"Teachers' Day" was celebrated at Government Higher Secondary School, Panthal, Reasi with great pomp and show. On the occasion students acted as Teachers' and took up the classes. While speaking Sunil Nanda, Principal highlighted the teachings of Dr Radhakrishnan and also threw light on the life of Dr Radhakrishnan. Students also performed cultural items and mesmerized the audience with their performances.

Government Higher Secondary School, Dudu Basantgarh celebrated "Teachers' Day" in which students along with their Teachers' paid rich tributes to Dr Radhakrishnan. Meanwhile a grand function was organised at Headquarter of Dudu Basantgarh Sub Division in which Amit Sharma, Sub Divisional Magistrate was the chief guest. In the function nearly 14 schools in and around Basantgarh participated. Addressing the gathering, Amit Sharma, threw light on the life and teachings of Dr Radhakrishnan. He impressed upon the students to work honestly and with dedication for the upliftment of the society.

Government Mixed Higher Secondary School, Roop Nagar celebrated "Teachers' Day" in which students along with their Teachers' paid rich tributes to Dr Radhakrishnan. On the occasion, painting and debate competition was organized in which students participated with enthusiasm. Addressing the gathering, A Razdan, Principal of the school threw light on the life and teachings of Dr Radhakrishnan and impressed upon the students to follow his principles.

Government Higher Secondary School, Panchari, Udhampur organized a function to celebrate "Teachers' Day" in which students and Teachers' paid rich tributes to Dr Radhakrishnan. Student speakers in their speeches threw light on the life of Dr Radhakrishnan. Speaking on the occasion, Manohar Lal, Principal of the school stressed upon the students to follow the teachings of Dr Radhakrishnan.

"Teachers' Day" was celebrated at Government Higher Secondary School, Bakshi Nagar with zeal and enthusiasm. On the occasion, Ravi Gupta, AGM, SBI, Zonal Officer, Rail Head Complex was the chief guest. While speaking, Ravi Gupta threw light on the life and teachings of Dr Radhakrishnan and impressed upon the students to work honestly and with dedication to achieve their desired goals.

To mark the celebration of "Teachers' Day", a special function was organized at Government Higher Secondary School, Bhawani, Suderbani in which students alongwith teaching and non-teaching staff paid rich tributes to Dr Radhakrishnan. On the occasion, students acted as pupil Teachers' and took up the classes and also presented cultural programme and mesmerized the audience. Speaking on the occasion, Principal of the school, threw light on the life and teachings of Dr Radhakrishnan and impressed upon the students and Teachers' to work honestly and with dedication for the upliftment of the society.

Government Mixed Higher Secondary School, Durga Nagar celebrated "Teachers' Day" in which students and Teachers' participated with zeal and enthusiasm. On the occasion, students acted as pupil Teachers' and took up the classes. Speaking on the occasion, Teachers' of the school stressed upon the students to work hard for a bright future.

DBN, Mubarak Mandi celebrated "Teachers' Day" with zeal and enthusiasm. On the occasion, Suresh Sharma, Director Academics, Rajendra Kakkar, Manager, Indu Puri, Principal and Shubh Sharma, Headmaster along with other Teachers' and students paid rich tributes to Dr Radhakrishnan. Pupil Teachers' presented cultural programme and mesmerized the audience with their performances. While speaking Suresh Sharma threw light on the life and teachings of Dr Radhakrishnan.

SP Higher Secondary School and SP Smart Senior Secondary School, SARORE organized a function to celebrate "Teachers' Day" in which students and Teachers' participated with zeal and enthusiasm. On the occasion children presented various cultural prgramme and also participated in the essay writing competition. Addressing the gathering, Prabha Gupta, Principal encouraged the teaching fraternity to do their best in shaping the future of the children. She also threw light on the life and teachings of Dr Radhakrishnan and impressed upon the students to work honestly and with dedication for the development of the nation.

"Teachers' Day" was celebrated at Green Model High School, Sangrampur, in which students and Teachers' paid rich tributes to Dr Radhakrishnan. Pupil Teachers' took up the classes and also tried to imbibe the qualities and the significance relevant to the society of the Teachers'. Speaking on the occasion, Bimla Bloria, Director/Secretary highlighted the status, responsibility and importance of Teachers' in building the character of the students.

Ankur Vidyalaya, New Plot celebrated "Teachers' Day" with zeal and great fervour. On the occasion, pupil Teachers' took up the classes and also presented flowers to their Teachers' as a mark of respect. A painting competition was also organized in which students participated with enthusiasm. Speaking on the occasion, Promila, Principal threw light on the life and teachings of Dr Radhakrishnan.

To mark the celebration of "Teachers' Day", Perfect Foundation Public School, organized a function in which students alongwith their Teachers' paid rich tributes to Dr Radhakrishnan. On the occasion, students acted as pupil Teachers', took up the classes and also presented cultural programme and mesmerized the audience with their performance. Addressing the gathering, Sheetal Gupta Manhas, Principal threw light on the teachings of Dr Radhakrishnan and impressed upon the students to follow the principles of Dr Radhakrishnan.

Kotwal National Institute of Teaching organised a function to celebrate the "Teachers' Day" in which students and Teachers' participated with zeal and enthusiasm. On the occasion students acted as pupil Teachers' and took up the classes. Speaking on the occasion, Prof JL Kotwal highlighted the importance of the day and threw light on the life and teachings of Dr Radhakrishnan.

Bodmas Tutorial organized a function to mark the birth anniversary of Dr Radhakrishnan in which students and Teachers' participated with enthusiasm and zeal. On the occasion, students presented various cultural programme besides acted as pupil Teachers'. Speaking on the occasion, Dimple Gupta, Director, threw light on the life and teachings of Dr Radhakrishnan.

INIFD celebrated "Teachers' Day" in which students and Teachers' paid rich tributes to Dr Radhakrishnan. On the occasion students presented cultural programme besides put up some programme for their Teachers'. Speaking on the occasion Vanita Thakur, Chairperson, impressed upon the Teachers' to do their best in shaping the future of the students and also threw light on the life and teachings of Dr Radhakrishnan.

Shakti Shiksha Kendra Higher Secondary School, Marh celebrated "Teachers' day" in which students and Teachers' participated with enthusiasm and zeal. On the occasion, plantation drive was organized which was inaugurated by Ajay Kumar Sadotra, MLC, in presence of LC Gandotra, Director of the school. Speaking on the occasion, LC Gandotra shed some light on the part of the Teachers' and said that Teachers' are the builder of nation. He also threw light on the life and teachings of Dr Radhakrishnan.

KC Public School, Akhnoor Road organized special prayers to celebrate "Teachers' Day" in which students and Teachers' paid rich tributes to Dr Radhakrishnan. Student speakers threw light on the life and teachings of Dr Radhakrishnan and expressed gratitude to their Teachers' for teachings them with with dedication. Students acted as pupil Teachers' and took up the classes and also presented cultural programme and mesmerized the audience. Speaking on the occasion, Sudarshen Mahajan, Chairman, impressed upon the students to follow the principles of Dr Radhakrishnan.

"Teachers' Day" was celebrated at Silver Bells School, Akhnoor road in which students alongwith their Teachers' paid rich tributes to Dr Radhakrishnan. Speaking on the occasion, Principal of the school threw light on the life history of Dr Zakir Hussain, Moulana Abul Kalam Azad, Dr Rabinder Nath Tagore, etc and highlighted their contribution into the field of education. The Principal stressed upon the students to work hard and with dedication to achieve their desired goals.

Delhi Public School celebrated "Teachers' Day" with gaiety and fervour wherein all the teaching and non-teaching staff alongwith students paid rich tributes to Dr Radhakrishnan. Students presented various cultural programme including songs, dance and speeches. Speaking on the occasion, Principal of the school threw light on the life and teachings of Dr Radhakrishnan.

JK Montessorie Senior Secondary School celebrated "Teachers' Day with zeal and enthusiasm. On the occasion, students presented cultural programme and mesmerized the audience with their performances. Addressing the gathering, ML Vaid, Principal glorified the role of students as well as Teachers' to achieve great glory, success and satisfaction. He also threw light on the life and teachings of Dr Radhakrishnan.

On the occasion of "Teachers' day", Gandhian Global Family awarded Prof Nalini Kohli, Principal, Government College for Women, Gandhi Nagar with Mahatma Gandhi Sewa Medal for imparting quality education to the student community. The award was presented to Prof Nalini Kohli by Prof Indira Rathore, former Principal and SP Verma, vice president, Gandhian Global Family.

Rotary Club, Jammu Tawi and Inner Wheel Club organized a function to celebrate "Teacher Day" at Bal Uthan Bhavan, Channi Rama. On the occasion, Dr Jatinder Khajuria, Joint Registrar, Jammu University was the chief guest and honoured Teachers' who are teaching these special children putting up in Bal Uthan Ashram. Aseem Tandon, President, Rotary Club and Navneet Kukreja, President, Inner Wheel Club in their speeches threw light on the life and teachings of Dr Radhakrishnan.

On the eve of "Teachers' Day", Mahar PVC Batallion of Tithwal Brigade distributed stationery items, computers, winter clothing and sport kits to poor and needy children in a function organized at Government Middle School, Bisali, district Rajouri. Speaking on the occasion, Commanding Officer and Principal of the school threw light on the life and teachings of Dr Radhakrishnan.

Army Public School celebrated "Teachers' Day" in which students and Teachers' paid rich tributes to Dr Radhakrishnan. On the occasion, Maj Gen TPS Waraich, GOC, Tiger Division, alongwith Shireen Waraich, Convener, Family Welfare Organization and Brig Pankaj Saxena, Chairman of the school inaugurated "Teachers' Resource Center", wherein office automation software has been installed. Speaking on the occasion, TPS Waraich threw light on the teachings and life of Dr Radhakrishnan and impressed upon the students to work with dedication and honestly in achieving their desired goals.

ASN School in collaboration with Bharat Vikas Parishad, Shivalik Branch, Channi Himmat celebrated "Teachers' Day" with fervour and zeal. On the occasion "Guru Vandana Chhatra Abhinandan" programme was organized in the school premises in which students and Teachers' participated with enthusiasm. Speaking on the occasion, Ritesh Kapoor, Administrator highlighted the importance of the programme. He said in the era of change, everybody is moving away from social responsibilities, and impressed upon the students to work with dedication for the upliftment of the society. Dr Santosh Gupta, National Representative, Bharat Vikas Parishad also spoke on the occasion and threw light on the life of Dr Radhakrishnan.

Government Girls Middle School, Chak Desa Singh, Kathua celebrated "Teachers' Day" in which students and Teachers' paid rich tributes to Dr Radhakrishnan for his meritorious services for the upliftment of education standard. Student speakers in their speeches threw light on the life of Dr Radhakrishnan. Speaking on the occasion, Sanjay Sehgal, Headmaster advised the teacher to follow the principles of Dr Krishnan and also impressed upon the students to work honestly and with dedication to achieve their desired goals.

"Teachers' Day" was celebrated at Government Middle School, Mana, Zone Arnia with zeal and enthusiasm. Students and Teachers' paid rich tributes to Dr Radhakrishnan and in their speeches threw light on the life and teachings of Dr Radhakrishnan. Addressing the gathering, Harnam Kour, Headmaster stressed upon the students to follow the teachings of Dr Radhakrishnan.

Government Middle School, Salehar, Zone Arnia organised a function to celebrate the "Teachers' Day" in which students and Teachers' paid rich tributes to Dr Radhakrishnan. On the occasion plantation drive was also organized and the same was inaugurated by Renu Sharma, Headmaster of the school in presence of TR Bhagat, Principal, Government Higher Secondary School, Salehar. Speaking on the occasion Renu Sharma threw light on the life and teachings of Dr Radhakrishnan.

22000 teachers posts vacant in jammu kashmir

National Panthers Party MLA from Ramnagar and working chairman of the party Harshdev Singh today claimed that over 22,000 posts of teachers were lying vacant in the State and School Education authorities have failed to take cognizance of the matter.

Addressing a press conference here today, Mr Singh alleged a break down in the Educational set up in the State. He said that thousands of Government schools were facing acute deficiency of teaching staff with Government maintaining a criminal silence over the issue. Mr Singh said remote area schools were the major sufferers and had almost become defunct due to staff paucity and non-availability of teaching faculty.

The NPP leader pointed the State Government itself admitted in the meeting of Project Appraisal Board held in Delhi in June this year that 13020 posts of teachers were vacant at the Elementary level, with 8014 vacancies in Upper Primary schools and 4916 vacancies in Primary schools. Apart from this, more than 8000 vacancies of Masters, Headmasters and Lecturers were available at Secondary level including High and Higher Secondary schools. The figures provided that schools are facing overall shortage of nearly 40 % teachers, Mr Singh added.

Mr Singh alleged that Government has failed to create posts of teachers/ lecturers and provide adequate staff in schools. He also alleged that Government has failed to launch RMSA (Rashtriya Madhamik Shiksha Abhiyan) in the State though it was started in the country in 2008. He sought immediate intervention of Chief Minister into the matter and said that studies of the students has been badly hit in the State.