Uttar Pradesh News: The state government has announced that they will implement mandate for 100% compulsory attendance for both teachers and students in Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya (KGBV) schools. Last week, Uttar Pradesh government held a virtual meeting with KGBV staff members after which instructions for ensuring 100 % in KGBV ibnstitutions through Aadhar Cards were laid out. The meeting was also attended by state Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.
Vijay Kiran Anand, Director general (School education department) stated , “100 per cent attendance of girls should be ensured through Aadhaar verification by enrolling up to the prescribed limit based on the list of ‘never enrolled’ and ‘out of school’ girls identified in the household surveys provided by the block education officers at the Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya.”
Prerna Portal
The daily attendance of teachers and students will be recorded on the Prerna Portal. Vijay Anand has stated if a girl student is marked present on the Prerna portal and is physically absent from the institution then strict will be taken against the concerned warden.
Vijay Anand also stated that Part-time teachers do not come regularly and full-time teachers decide collectively to take holidays in rotation. “We have been enforcing this 100 per cent attendance rule for two years now,” he further added.
“The attendance usually dips around holidays. Guardians make plans during school holidays, and then either take the child out of school before the holidays begin or stay away for longer than the holidays last. This impacts the study patterns and education of girls.”
Balanced diet for students
Instructions have also been given instructions to ensure that girls are provided with balanced diet in the institution. The DBT funds are sent regularly for supply of uniforms, stationaries and other necessary items. The KGBV wardens will be responsible for the management of KGBV kitchens and main sure balanced diet is being provided to the girls. They are also responsible for student attendance in the classes.
One official stated “We can only take steps to try and ensure that the rules are being followed. We cannot force children or their parents to comply… Threatening to suspend these students or take action against them will only be counterproductive to their education. Therefore, we issue directives to follow the 100 per cent attendance rule every year, and then monitor the outcome throughout the year.”
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