The order, issued by civil judge (junior division) Jaspreet Singh Minhas on July 31, was on a petition filed by Rajesh Kumar, the former director of physical education at Government High School, Manjal Kalan.
Teachers' associations accused the Rajasthan govt of unjustly blaming them for structural lapses that fall under the purview of engineers. They pointed out that while teachers repeatedly flag safety concerns, civil engineers responsible for school building inspections remain untouched until public outcry forces action.
The training will be held at the Institute of Entrepreneurship Development and the Deen Dayal Upadhyay State Rural Development Institute in Lucknow. The primary objective is to enable teachers to adopt modern teaching methodologies, making classroom learning more effective, engaging, and impactful for students, said a govt spokesperson.
On Friday, the Education Department launched a rapid investigation into the incident, instructing the group education officer to submit a comprehensive report within two days. “Further investigation is ongoing,” confirmed a departmental official, underscoring the seriousness with which the allegations are being addressed.
Deepa V, who came to Madurai eight years ago with her autistic son Avinash (name changed), said that while he is now 20 years and doing well, the city still doesn't offer enough opportunities for children like him. "There was no space for him to meet children like himself—no place to play or feel like he belonged," she said, calling for a dedicated sensory park and a publicly funded special school so families from nearby villages can also benefit.
Traditional assessments are evolving to meet the demands of 21st-century learners, shifting from grades to holistic development. The focus is on competency-based evaluations, integrating soft skills, and fostering nurturing learning environments. Initiatives like NEP 2020 and experiential learning models aim to cultivate critical thinking, creativity, and real-world readiness, preparing students for an AI-driven future.
Rakesh Kumar, presently posted at Government Senior Secondary School in Solan district, was served dismissal orders by the director of school education.
The Koparkhairne police took action against the teacher after the boy informed his parents about her act, he said.
Justice Ravindra Maithani made these observations while hearing a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed on behalf of Haridwar-based Madarssa Jamia Rajbia Faizul Quran, Madarssa Darul Quran, Nurool Huda Education Trust, Sirajul Quran Arabiya Rasdiya Society, and Darul Uloom Sabriya Sirajiya Society.
A one-day orientation session was recently conducted by the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) for master trainers. Officials said the session was meant to familiarise trainers with the vision and objectives of Rashtraneeti so they can effectively deliver the programme in schools.
The department is likely to select an existing school next to Kidwai Memorial Institute for Oncology as an interim arrangement. Later on, it plans to build a residential school near the hospital. A memorandum of understanding will be signed soon.
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