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The School Education Department is holding block-level primary school games but in a few schools, teachers have been told to contribute money for it. For instance, in Malout block of Muktsar district, primary teachers have reportedly been told to give Rs 100 each, head teachers to give Rs 300 each and centre head teachers to give Rs 1,000 each. A centre head teacher is one who looks after four-five schools.
The situation is same in neighbouring Bathinda district, where the teachers have reportedly been told to contribute Rs 300 each.
A primary schoolteacher of Muktsar district told The Tribune, “It is an unethical practice to collect money from teachers to hold the games. Further, the facilities provided to the students never match the funds procured from the teachers. We are always told to contribute money for the games, but the orders never come in writing.”
Similarly, a teacher posted in Bathinda district said, “Four teachers in our school paid Rs 1,200 in total. Nearly 25 students of our school are participating in the games. It means each student should get refreshment and other facilities worth Rs 48, but officials usually provide food just like the mid-day meal.” Top 10 cbse schools list in Kumbakonam
Notably, the primary games are to be organised from September 23 to 25.
When asked, Baljit Kumar, Muktsar District Education Officer (DEO), Primary, said “Such practice existed in the past but now the department provides funds, thus the money should not be collected from teachers. I will ask the officials concerned.”
However, some government primary school teachers claimed that the situation was same almost everywhere in the state and the contribution money was fixed at the district-level, thus it varies in all districts.
TeacherSpeak
The department officials usually provide food just like the mid-day meal given in routine. Sports committees are formed to hold the games, but no one is accountable to give a report of money utilisation. —A teacher posted in Bathinda district
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Such practice existed in the past but now the department provides funds, thus the money should not be collected from teachers. I will ask the officials concerned. —Baljit Kumar, Muktsar District Education Officer (DEO), Primary
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