Relocate anganwadi centres to schools that became vacant after pairing: CM Yogi

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday instructed the officials of education to relocate anganwadi centres into buildings which became vacant following the pairing of schools with fewer students.

 

"This will improve early childhood education and make maximum use of infrastructure," he said while presiding over a review meeting with officials of basic education.

 

Yogi added schools having over 50 students must operate as separate institutes to further administrative effectiveness, accountability and academic supervision.

 

"The paired system should be introduced on a long-term, composite vision. The officials must project its advantage for the students, teachers, and parents through improved utilisation of resources and quality of education," he added. Stressing that the relocation of anganwadi centres must be time-bound and without any letup, Yogi also instructed the school management committees (SMCs), which include the headteacher and village head, to let no child in the age group of 6-14 remain outside school education.

 

Demanding proper implementation of the 'School Chalo Abhiyan', CM directed officials to ensure that each child is enrolled and is regularly attending school.

 

He also directed officials to transfer Rs 1,200 for purchasing uniforms, shoes, socks, stationery and study material into parents' bank accounts without delay.

 

"The DBT process has to be done in a transparent, fair and time-bound manner," he added. Speaking about the problem of poor infrastructure in certain schools, Yogi directed officials to provide the required facilities so that students are able to learn in a clean, secure and favorable environment.

 

Emphasizing the importance of having an ideal teacher-student ratio, yogi urged immediate recruitment to fill vacant teaching positions. He also instructed the department to dispatch requisitions for all vacancies forthwith and finalize the appointment process on a time-bound basis.