The MCD has set a target of enrolling 50,000 new students in its schools within a month, with teachers directed to go door-to-door every Saturday as the civic body seeks to address declining enrolment.
The decision was taken at a meeting of the MCD Education Committee on Monday, where chairman Yogesh Verma directed officials to draw up a special enrolment drive involving teachers, parents, NGOs and community representatives. “We do not want improvement merely on paper. As part of the drive, teachers have been asked to visit local areas every Saturday and approach families to encourage them to enrol their children in MCD schools.
The committee also flagged shortages of sanitation workers and security guards in schools and directed officials to expedite a proposal for the recruitment of around 3,000 posts, it said. (This story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
We want every child studying in an MCD school to get quality education, basic facilities and opportunities in sports,” Verma said. The Education Department has also been directed to intensify the “School Chalo Abhiyan”.
New Award for Teachers Tied to Student Admissions
Teachers who bring in 75 new student admissions will be eligible for the ‘Nagar Nigam Shikshak Award,’ as announced by local education officials. This initiative aims to boost enrollment in MCD schools while addressing essential infrastructure needs.
In addition to recognizing teachers, officials have been directed to assess the repair and maintenance requirements of schools. Areas of focus include classrooms, toilets, drinking water facilities, and electrical systems, according to the recent statement from the civic body.
