# AASU flags Census duty impact on Assam govt school classes 2026-08-14T04:58:52+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet The All Assam Students’ Union (AASU) on Thursday urged the State government and Census authorities to ensure teacher deployment for the ongoing Census exercise does not disrupt classes in government schools, especially with half-yearly exams scheduled for September. AASU president Utpal Sarma and general secretary Samiran Phukan said the Census is important for Assam and linked to the future of indigenous people, appealing for public cooperation. The union noted private schools will hold regular classes during the nearly two-month Census period, putting government school students at a disadvantage. It warned that prolonged disruption could erode parents’ confidence in the public education system. AASU called for a special mechanism to allow teachers to participate in the Census without compromising academic activities. ## Coverage - assamtribune.com Tags: AASU, Assam, Census, government schools, half-yearly exams, teacher deployment Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/aasu-flags-census-duty-impact-on-assam-govt-school-classes/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/aasu-flags-census-duty-impact-on-assam-govt-school-classes/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.