'No Shoes Or Slippers, No Sir Or Madam'; New Directive In Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal For Government Schools
Uttar Pradesh: In Sambhal district of Uttar Pradesh, new rules have been issued for primary government schools. Now, children and teachers cannot wear shoes or slippers inside classrooms because 'every school is a temple of education'. Rules have also been made regarding teachers' dress codes, requiring them to wear only traditional Indian attire, not jeans or t-shirts. It has been stated that children should address teachers as 'Sir' or 'Madam' and not by any other term, as specified.
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Basic Education Officer Alka Sharma has issued directives for all primary government schools in Sambhal district. The relevant letter was sent to all eight Block Education Officers (BEOs) on July 10th.
Here are the rules:
1. Every school is a temple of education. Entry into classrooms wearing shoes or slippers brings dirt inside, especially when children come from villages. Teachers, children, or any staff are not allowed to enter classrooms wearing shoes or slippers.
2. According to Indian culture, female teachers must be addressed as 'Didi' or 'Bahenji', and male teachers as 'Guruji'.
3. Everyone in the school premises must greet with 'Namaste' and use 'Jai Hind' for salutations.
4. During inspections, no official can sit on the Head Master's chair.
5. School staff must wear traditional Indian attire and their shirts should not have the top button open, not jeans or t-shirts.
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6. The use of tobacco products and plastic utensils is prohibited on school premises. If such items are found during inspection, the person responsible will be fined. Repeat offenses will result in departmental disciplinary action.
7. Teachers must not use mobile phones during school hours except in unavoidable circumstances or when receiving calls from departmental authorities.
According to a report, Basic Education Officer Alka Sharma stated that these rules are aimed at maintaining cleanliness in primary government schools and promoting Indian culture among children. She emphasized that this will create a positive environment in schools.
It should be noted that on July 10th, DM Rajendra Painsiya inspected a school in Sambhal. During the inspection, it was discovered that a teacher spent two and a half hours playing games and using Facebook on their phone instead of teaching children. After checking the phone's history, the DM found evidence of these activities and subsequently suspended the teacher.
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