Absence of Maths Teacher Disrupts Education at Government High School Sankari No. 2

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RAJOURI DEC 02:-The educational prospects of students at Government High School Sankari No. 2 have been significantly impacted by the ongoing absence of a Mathematics teacher. Concerned locals raised the issue during the Block Diwas meeting, expressing their frustrations to the District Development Commissioner (DDC) Rajouri. The DDC immediately directed the Chief Education Officer (CEO) to address the issue and ensure a teacher is appointed without delay.

Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) of Rajouri, Iftikhar Ahmed, also reassured the community that a permanent teacher would soon be appointed to end the disruption. However, the hopes of the locals were dashed when the teacher appointed by the Chief Education Officer visited the school briefly, only to disappear shortly thereafter. Reports suggest the teacher was reassigned from another school in the region, which has only deepened concerns among the parents and students.

This ongoing issue has led to growing dissatisfaction, with residents accusing the Education Department of failing to resolve the problem effectively. The community has now warned of a potential protest if the government does not take swift action to appoint a permanent Mathematics teacher.

In an exclusive interview with *GNS,* social activist Mukther Bhat expressed deep concern over the situation. “It is unfortunate that students are being deprived of their right to quality education,” Bhat remarked. “The education system should not be treated as a temporary arrangement. If we cannot ensure a permanent teaching staff, we are doing a disservice to our future generation.”

Bhat further criticized the Education Department’s failure to deliver on its promises, urging authorities to act swiftly to end the disruption of students’ learning. He emphasized that education must be a priority and that the government must ensure teachers are consistently available to meet students’ needs.

The issue highlights a broader concern over teacher transfers and postings in government schools. While teachers are frequently reassigned to different schools, the lack of stability and commitment often leads to gaps in education, particularly in critical subjects like Mathematics. The absence of a permanent Maths teacher at Government High School Sankari No. 2 is just one example of the teacher shortages affecting the quality of education in the region.

Parents and students are calling for a more stable and effective posting system that ensures teachers remain in schools for extended periods to provide students with the continuity they need to succeed. The local community continues to wait for the authorities to deliver on their promises, as the future of their children’s education hangs in the balance.

Social Activist Tahira Noor, a local resident, added, “Sankari No. 2 school is already understaffed, and a new teacher should be sent there. No teacher should be taken from there. The students there are already suffering.”

She further noted, “As for Sankari No. 1 school, there is already adequate staff for every subject, so no teacher should be reassigned there.”