In my era, studying in a Government institution was a matter of pride, be it a school or a college. There were no tutions, the teachers were extremely talented with abundance of knowledge and were passionate about their profession. There were hardly any private school that time. These days, the situation seems to be reverse. Thanks to the growing population in the country - obviously Govt. cannot start schools in every nook and corner of the country. Private schools have mushroomed in abundance everywhere trying to exploit the general public in the name of education. With due respects, thanks to those private institutions who are still passionate about education and doing a great service to the mankind.
In cities like Bangalore, reputed private schools are charging anywhere between 60,000 to 1.5 lakhs per year in the name of high-quality education. A friend of mine who works with me enrolled his daughter in one such school after paying a capitation fee of Rs. 2 lakhs. Thanks to the growing economy of the silicon valley and the IT-savvy crowd.
While the Government schools have well qualified and well paid teachers who have all the required skills for imparting quality education and showcase excellent performance, people are still hesitant to admit their wards in such schools. What could be the reason? Have Govt. institutions lost credibility? Are they acting responsibly?
Amidst all these, I happened to read the recent news in "THE HINDU" that a District Collector in Erode, Tamilnadu (Mr.Anand Kumar) has enrolled his daughter in a Government school - that too in a nearby village! Mr.Anand Kumar has visited a village called Kumalankuttai, which is just half a kilometer away from Erode and visited a government school in that area. He sat in the parents chair and did not sit in the head mistress chair, even though she has offered to sit in her chair.
Here is a man who can get things done by whisking his finger probably wants his daughter to start from grass roots even though he and his family can get whatever he wants in the country. But he is taking an interesting route.
Kudos to Mr. Anand Kumar for his bold decision !
In cities like Bangalore, reputed private schools are charging anywhere between 60,000 to 1.5 lakhs per year in the name of high-quality education. A friend of mine who works with me enrolled his daughter in one such school after paying a capitation fee of Rs. 2 lakhs. Thanks to the growing economy of the silicon valley and the IT-savvy crowd.
While the Government schools have well qualified and well paid teachers who have all the required skills for imparting quality education and showcase excellent performance, people are still hesitant to admit their wards in such schools. What could be the reason? Have Govt. institutions lost credibility? Are they acting responsibly?
Amidst all these, I happened to read the recent news in "THE HINDU" that a District Collector in Erode, Tamilnadu (Mr.Anand Kumar) has enrolled his daughter in a Government school - that too in a nearby village! Mr.Anand Kumar has visited a village called Kumalankuttai, which is just half a kilometer away from Erode and visited a government school in that area. He sat in the parents chair and did not sit in the head mistress chair, even though she has offered to sit in her chair.
Here is a man who can get things done by whisking his finger probably wants his daughter to start from grass roots even though he and his family can get whatever he wants in the country. But he is taking an interesting route.
Kudos to Mr. Anand Kumar for his bold decision !
I read the news item with interest as i have met this young man and admired his bold decisions.....
ReplyDeleteWe as a society put the onus of the child's learning on the school....learning transcends the portals of a classroom.....everyone interacting with another has something to impart, inspire....Hats off to folks like him who walk their talk.....
Nice to read , really education system needs to be changed in our country where school is just a business here.. its hard to see simple minded people nowadays.. i feel good that he is from my own native and need to say we desire the same way..
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