Jharkhand Minister Conducts Surprise School Inspections

Ramdas Soren criticizes irregular attendance, announces reforms

Key Points:

• Attendance issues found in Ghorabandha school
• 52,000 teachers to be recruited in two phases
• 500 CM Schools of Excellence planned for Jharkhand

JAMSHEDPUR – Jharkhand Education Minister Ramdas Soren conducted surprise inspections at government schools in Ghorabandha and Sakchi, exposing irregularities and infrastructure gaps.

At a Ghorabandha school near his former residence, Soren observed irregular attendance among its 500 students, with only 300 attending regularly. He criticized the school administration and instructed the Education Department to issue a show-cause notice to the headmaster for non-compliance with attendance regulations.

Sakchi School Challenges

During his visit to the CM School of Excellence in Sakchi, the principal raised concerns over the lack of a proper playground. Soren assured immediate action to resolve the issue and improve infrastructure.

Following the inspections, the minister convened a meeting with Education Department officials at the Circuit House. He urged officials to address systemic challenges affecting government schools across the state.

Teacher Recruitment and Education Reforms

Speaking to the media, Soren outlined a massive recruitment plan to fill 52,000 teaching positions in two phases. The first phase, involving 26,000 teachers, awaits a Supreme Court verdict, after which the second phase will begin.

The minister also announced plans to establish 500 CM Schools of Excellence across Jharkhand. These schools aim to provide improved facilities and boost the overall quality of education.

Soren reiterated the government’s commitment to tackling challenges in teacher recruitment and infrastructure development to ensure every child in the state has access to quality education.