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Time of India
6 days ago
- General
- Time of India
Students' shortage: 25 govt schools in Ballari face closure
Ballari: Despite govt initiatives to improve education quality and attract students to public schools in Ballari district, student numbers continue to decline. Of the district's 720 govt schools, 194 have reported reduced enrolment this academic year. "Moerover, 25 of these schools have not seen their student numbers exceed a single digit. This is a reflection of the lack of enrolment of children," states Shanthappa Bellad, a parent from Toranagallu. The district has 229 govt lower primary schools (including 1 aided), 443 higher primary schools (including 41 aided), and 124 govt high schools (including 34 aided) across five taluks. The govt provides free uniforms, textbooks, footwear, hot meals, eggs, milk, bananas, and qualified teachers to ensure quality education and prevent malnutrition. "However, the number of children turning to govt schools is decreasing year by year owing to the parents' obsession with English medium," states DDPI B Umadevi. She notes that Urdu and Telugu medium schools are particularly affected by low enrolment rates. Among govt schools, only a few students enrolled in 194 schools, which include primary, higher primary, and 39 high schools for the 2025-26 academic year. Notably, LKG and UKG classes have no enrolments at all. There are 656 students in class 1, 786 in class 2, 791 in class 3, 944 in class 4, 1,102 in class 5, 187 in class 6, 165 in class 7, 47 in class 8, 31 in class 9, and 23 in class 10. "House-to-house visits were carried out in both urban and rural regions for eight days before the commencement of the school year to boost the enrolment of children in govt schools. However, parents seem to lack enthusiasm for enrolling their children," remarks Andanagouda Malipatil, a teacher from Siruguppa. The situation is dire in 25 govt schools, including Kannada, Telugu, and Urdu medium institutions. The Govt High School and Telugu Medium High School in KHB Colony, Siruguppa taluk, have registered just one student each. In this context, the Education Reform Committee had organised a meeting in June, focused on informing parents about the resources accessible in govt schools. As a result, there was a significant rise in enrolment in numerous schools throughout the district. DDPI B Umadevi explains that schools with low attendance are being consolidated with nearby institutions to ensure educational continuity, particularly affecting Urdu and Telugu medium schools. The shortage of permanent teachers and poor infrastructure are noted as the key reasons for parents' unwillingness to send their children to govt schools. This is considered as the main cause behind decreasing enrolment rates.
Time of India
22-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
In Punjab, 115 govt schools renamed after revolutionaries, athletes to inspire kids
1 2 Chandigarh: To honour the legacy of Punjab's eminent personalities, the AAP govt has renamed 115 govt schools after freedom fighters, martyrs, and internationally acclaimed athletes, said Harjot Singh Bains, minister for school education, on Monday. The school education department renamed 25 schools after freedom fighters and martyrs on July 18, said Bains. Chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Sunday announced that a school in Beas village in Jalandhar district would be renamed after marathoner Fauja Singh, the minister said. Addressing a press conference, Bains said Punjab govt had also decided to display pictures and histories of these personalities in schools named after them to inspire students with their sacrifices and contributions while appropriately honouring their legacy. These 115 schools have been rechristened to honour Ghadar Movement heroes, freedom fighters, martyrs, and eminent personalities of Punjab. "Renaming schools will inspire students through the stories and sacrifices of these individuals," Bains said. He highlighted the AAP govt in 2023 renamed Govt High School in Khatkar Kalan as Shaheed-e-Azam Sardar Bhagat Singh Govt High School. In response to a media query on the 'Yudh Nashian Virudh' campaign, Bains said the school education department, along with subject matter experts, was making a curriculum to sensitise students against the ill effects of drugs. It will lay a strong foundation against the drug menace, he added.
Time of India
05-06-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Ernakulam schools hold sessions on life skills, wellness sessions
Kochi: Schools across Ernakulam district launched this academic year with sessions focusing on life skills and student well-being. They have dedicated an hour daily during the first two weeks for sessions on health, hygiene, nutrition and anti-drug awareness. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now "Familiarization week began with students sharing their vacation experiences and exploring school facilities. Each day, we dedicate an hour to life skills to support their emotional and social development," said Govt High School, Edappally, headmistress Minimol V V. According to Minimol, apart from the two-week sessions on life skills, the school will conduct Zumba dance sessions throughout the academic year to ensure student wellness. According to Ramamangalam High School social science teacher Anoob John, key topics to be covered in the sessions include road safety, digital discipline, resource conservation and school property care. "Activities such as role-playing, visual aids and poster-making are being used to enhance student engagement," said John. Simultaneously, district is witnessing a technological transformation in classrooms, led by Kerala Infrastructure and Technology for Education (KITE). The agency is introducing artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics in schools, enhancing the state's push toward digital learning. As part of this initiative, KITE distributed Arduino-based robotics kits to 270 high schools in both aided and unaided sectors. Teacher training and infrastructure development are also under way to support AI-based curriculum integration.
Time of India
19-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
MP Arora confers proprietary rights to 151 households in ‘Lal Lakir'
Ludhiana: In a significant step towards empowering residents living within the Lal Lakir, Rajya Sabha MP Sanjeev Arora today on Monday conferred proprietary rights to 151 households of Jawaddi Kalan under the "Mera Ghar Mere Naam" scheme. The property certificates were distributed at a special event held at Govt High School, Jawaddi Kalan. While addressing the gathering, the MP described the initiative as a landmark move aimed at resolving long-standing property ownership issues in Jawaddi Kalan. The residents had been demanding legal ownership of their homes for about past 50 years. Highlighting the broader impact of the scheme, Arora said, "This initiative not only addresses decades-old challenges but also restores dignity and opens new economic opportunities for residents. By granting legal recognition, it allows residents to leverage their property for financial growth — whether through loans or future family planning." Earlier this month, beneficiaries in Sunet, Barewal, Haibowal Kalan and Haibowal Khurd received proprietary rights certificates. Arora said, as of today, 1,523 households — including those in Jawaddi Kalan — have been granted proprietary rights. He added that any remaining areas may also be covered in the future. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum – No Wallet Needed! IC Markets Start Now Undo Arora noted that the issue of Lal Lakir ownership surfaced repeatedly during his campaign meetings in Sunet, Barewal, and Haibowal. "Legal ownership empowers residents to use their property as a financial asset, promoting independence and stability," he said. He said certificates have been prepared after a comprehensive verification process conducted by various govt departments. He apprised the beneficiaries that any corrections required in the property certificates can be made at the MCL D-Zone Office on all working days between 10am and 5pm within the next 90 days. He extended his gratitude to the govt officers involved for their cooperation in successfully executing the initiative and encouraged residents to celebrate the occasion. --eom--
Time of India
19-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Odisha rural students to showcase innovative ideas at global summit in USA
1 2 Bhubaneswar: Eight rural high school students from Odisha will take part in the Global Junicorn and AI Summit 2025 on May 29-30 at Texas State University, USA. The students will present startup ideas, including a helium balloon satellite for agriculture , decentralised ethanol production in villages and an AI-powered spice blending system at the summit. Digbijay Sahu and Chiranjib Barik of Govt High School, Soro in Balasore district came up with a helium balloon satellite for agriculture. "Traditional satellite imaging is expensive and lacks precision. The helium balloon satellite captures high-resolution, real-time images of farmland, detects soil health, crop stress and water levels and sends actionable insights directly to farmers' mobile phones," Anil Pradhan, founder of Young Tinker Foundation which is mentoring the eight students, said. 'Rural Volt – Decentralized Ethanol Production in Villages' will be presented by Koushik Kar of Govt High School, Soro and Sridhar Jena of Govt High School, Berhampur. "Rural communities often rely on expensive and polluting fuels while agricultural waste goes unused. Transportation costs for fuel further burden village economies. To solve this, Rural Volt can establish small-scale ethanol production units directly in villages, enabling farmers to convert crop waste into clean, renewable fuel," Pradhan added. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Cinnamon: The Hidden Blood Sugar Enemy? Try This Tonight! Cinnamon Help Learn More Undo 'Masala GPT – AI-Powered Spice Blending System' will be presented by P Aditya and Soumya Sourav Gouda of Govt High School, Berhampur. The system is an AI-driven dispenser that creates over 500 regional spice blends from just 10 base ingredients.
