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Rise above ‘narrow politics’, Sisodia tells LG on Guest Teachers
New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) Delhi Education Minister Manish Sisodia on Tuesday urged Lt Governor Anil Baijal to “rise above narrow politics” and do justice to students and Guest Teachers of the city’s government schools.
“It is with deep anguish that I write to you as your inaction has not only brought thousands of Guest Teachers to the streets but also the entire Government School system on a verge of collapse,” he said.
Sisodia said the matter of appointment of teachers, hiring new permanent or Guest Teachers, creating new posts, continuing or discontinuing the services of guest or contract teachers are been taken by the Central Government in the name of Service matter.
“As Education Minister of Delhi, the students and teachers look towards me for effective functioning of the school system. But it is unfortunate that in last two years, you have not considered even once to discuss the issues concerning the Guest Teachers with me.
“Your lack of owning up the responsibility is not only impacting the education of lakhs of children in the schools of Delhi Government but also the life, livelihood and dignity of thousands of Guest Teachers.”
He said 22,000 Guest Teachers, who are on the streets now, constitute 38 per cent of all teachers currently posted in the schools of Delhi government.
Since March 1, 2019, the schools are functioning without the services of these teachers at a time when annual exams are going on in the schools including the board exams of Class 10 and 12, he added.
“This is the month when apart from exams, teachers are required to check the answer sheets, prepare results, share it with students and their parents and get ready for the next academic session starting from April 1. And you expect that the remaining 62 per cent teachers would be able to do it on their own.”
Guest Teachers are those who have been working on contract and are not permanent employees. The Delhi government wants to continue with their services.
Sisodia said that from April 1, the new Academic Session will commence and without these Guest Teachers the schools will not be able to meet the educational requirement of its about 15 lakh children.
He also informed the LG that these 22,000 Guest teachers were inducted following an open and transparent process in accordance with the provision of the Constitution of India.
“The Directorate of Education has been availing their services continuously over the last so many years. The government has also invested in strengthening their capacities by involving them in regular training. Their qualification and experience is an asset to our students and it is with their support that the schools of Delhi have been performing better than the private schools for last few years.
“But when it comes to treating them with dignity and giving them their dues, they are ignored and left to fend for themselves.”
He added: “I urge you to rise above narrow politics and do justice to students and teachers.”
–IANS
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Dr. Abhishek Verma Dedicates a Shelter in Memory of His Mother, Veena Verma, at KGMU; Inaugurated by Daughter Nicolle Verma
World-renowned business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has supported Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission. In memory of his mother, Late Veena Verma, who was a 3 term Rajya Sabha MP.
Dr. Verma dedicated a state-of-the-art free permanent shelter for the attendants of patients at KGMU Medical University, Lucknow, under the aegis of Vijay Shree Foundation. His daughter, Nicolle Verma, inaugurated the shelter.
During the event, Foodman Vishal Singh honored Nicolle Verma by presenting her with a memento. Mrs. Nidhi Sharma and Avantika Yadav, associated with the organization, welcomed her with garlands. Following this, Nicolle Verma distributed essential items to the attendants and also handed out fruits. She became emotional remembering her grandmother on her birth anniversary.
On this occasion, she also inaugurated the “Veena Verma Sevalaya” in memory of her grandmother, Veena Verma, to serve the attendants. She expressed, “I feel proud that my family is engaged in nation-building as well as social service. Today, in collaboration with Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh Ji, I feel immensely proud to dedicate this shelter for the poor, helpless, and needy attendants of patients battling serious illnesses like cancer. I am honored to be associated with the Hunger-Free World Mission for humanity.”
Inspired by the continuous humanitarian service provided by Vijay Shree Foundation over the past 17 years, Nicolle Verma donated 10 lakh rupees to support the cause. The purpose of this donation is to ensure that services continue for the needy attendants of patients suffering from severe illnesses in hospitals, as facilitated by Foodman Vishal Singh.
It is noteworthy that Dr. Abhishek Verma’s family has a legacy of public and philanthropic service. They are helping millions to carry forward the values and service work of their parents. On the occasion of his mother’s birth anniversary, Dr. Abhishek Verma dedicated this state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College to serve the attendants of patients through the Vijay Shree Foundation.
Supporting Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission, Dr. Abhishek Verma assured that he would continually support keeping this flame of humanity alive. He also promised to assist in providing medicines to the helpless patients.
Continuing her grandmother’s legacy of service, Nicolle Verma personally served food to the needy patients and attendants. She said, “It is our good fortune to have received the joy of doing this noble work today through Foodman Vishal Singh. I have taken another step forward in carrying my family’s values and cooperation by joining hands with the Vijay Shree Foundation. My father taught me to serve and help the needy, and I feel happy when I bring a smile to someone’s face.”
On the birth anniversary of the late Veena Verma, the event organizer, Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh, said, “We feel proud and happy that Dr. Abhishek Verma, a globally renowned business tycoon, has extended his support to uplift our country from the hunger index. Today, on his mother’s birth anniversary, he inaugurated a state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College, which will always be helpful for the needy attendants of patients. It is a pleasure for me and the organization to receive the affection of Mr. Verma.”
The event was attended by General Manager Verma Family Office Hemant Garg, Sonu Rajput, and the organization’s volunteers, including Sandeep Singh, Parmeshwar Ji, Prashant Rao Gautam, Balram Singh, Ramesh Chaudhary, Suman, Jeetu, Anil, Suraj, Vinay, Manish Bhadauria, Manas Mehrotra, Vivek, Apurv, Happy, and others.