TURA, June 9: The sacking of contractual teachers as per the Meghalaya Government’s order has allegedly rendered a total of 26 lower primary schools in South Garo Hills to be non-functional after no new appointments were made in place of the teachers whose services were terminated.
The matter was raised with the Deputy Commissioner on Wednesday by GSU Mindikgre regional unit president, Greneth M Sangma, who urged the DC to urgently look into the matter.
In his complaint, Greneth alleged that besides non-appointment of new teachers in place of those who were terminated, the government has not sanctioned any amount for the renovation of school buildings.
“Some of the school buildings are in such bad condition that they have to be closed down. The government as well as the Education department has failed completely to look after the education needs of the district,” Greneth said.
Pointing out that the future of children in the district is at stake, Greneth urged the Deputy Commissioner to take necessary steps with regard to the issue to address the plight of rural students in the district.
As per the complaint, schools that were compelled to shut due to the non-appointment of new teachers include the Rompa Asim Government LP School, Darit Asim Government LP School, Chramgre Government LP School, Warima Government LP School, Tolegre Government LP School, Tebilgre Government LP School, Rongsu Rongrogittim Government LP School, Rongsu Rongwak Government LP School, Mon Rongsinagre Government LP School, Rongsu Agal Government LP School, Mon Bangamgre Government LP School, Mahadeo Warma Government LP School. Ampangdamgre Government LP School, Eman Durabanda Government LP School, Darengsagre Government LP School, Darenggre Government LP School, Chutmang Hangsapal Governemt LP School, Nanilgre Government LP School, Taidang Government LP School, Pasgao Government LP School, Rongchol Wachol Government LP School, Karawengre Government LP School, Sawekolgre Government LP School, Mongmabel Government LP School, Rompa Songmong Government LP School and Rongmarekmanggre Government LP School.
