Don't involve teachers in non-teaching activities: Jagan to officers

Amaravati: Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has barred officers from involving teachers in non-teaching activities. Jagan passed the directions during a meeting to review the implementation of the New Education Policy (NEP).

Jagan directed the officials to utilize the services of highly qualified government teachers to provide better education and prepare policies "There should be teacher training centers (TTCs) in 26 newly carved districts and facilities should be improved in existing TTCs under Nadu Nedu", he said

He said subject-wise teachers are being appointed in the schools. He asked the officials not to involve the teachers in non-teaching activities as it will impact students' education. "Head Masters should play a key role in schools and give career guidance to the students. They should maintain good relations with parents and conduct meetings with students and parents separately. They should also counsel students ", he said.

Officials were instructed to ensure the facilities like toilets and drinking water under Nadu Nedu in schools. He said technical and engineering staff in Village / Ward Secretariats and Village Clinics staff should be entrusted with overseeing the facilities.

The second phase of Nadu Nedu works in schools will start from 15 March. Under the programme, all schools will have playgrounds. Vvidya kanuka kits should be given to students before the reopening of schools.