TURA: Education Minister, Lahkmen Rymbui said the government is contemplating to extend the employment age limit to 37 years for teachers since the present system of education allows very little time for youths to get employment after completing their studies.
He said the government is also looking at the possibility of making B.Ed a four year course, starting from Class XII.
The minister said this while attending the Silver Jubilee celebration of College of Teacher Education at Rongkhon at the Basic Training College Playground on Tuesday.
The college which was first established in the year 1993 happens to be the first ever college for teachers in Garo Hills.
Rymbui was the chief guest on the occasion.
Speaking on the occasion, the education minister revealed that Rs 14 crore has been earmarked for infrastructural development as the state government is trying to improve the quality of education but achieving the same by the set target of May 2020 might not be possible, he added. He informed he would be reviewing the same when he gets back to Shillong.
Rymbui said suicide rate among students in the state is very high and teachers should encourage them to believe in themselves so that they do not fall into depression.
Urging the teachers to look after their students, Rymbui said, “Every child is good. There are children with talents and talent is more important than grades. Teachers should identify the interests of each student and guide them”.
North Tura MLA, Thomas A Sangma also attended the event as the guest of honour, Director of Education, Ambrose Ch Marak and other dignitaries including heads of different schools and colleges were also present at the celebration.
