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AASU flags Census duty impact on Assam govt school classes
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…
The Story in Brief
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.
The Indian Opinion
AASU has raised a fair point about the unequal impact of Census duty on government versus private school students. The union rightly supports the Census but questions why public institutions bear the brunt of disruption. Parents will indeed judge if their children's half-yearly exams suffer while private school students continue as usual. The test is whether the State government will devise a special mechanism, such as hiring temporary staff or staggering teacher duties, to keep classrooms running.
Source: assamtribune.com
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