- Introduction: New winds in the education system*
The Bihar government has taken the initiative to a major change in the field of education—Additional Chief Secretary (ACS) S.Siddharth On the instructions of, strict steps have been taken to make the headmaster from the District Education Officer (DEO) to the headmaster of schools. Its purpose is to restore discipline in schools, ensure the presence of teachers, and improve educational quality. This decision was made after complaints of negligence and chaos in many schools were revealed.
- Who is ACS S.Siddharth and his role?
S. Siddharth is the Additional Chief Secretary (ACS) of the Government of Bihar, who handles the responsibility of several important departments including the Department of Education. He is known for administrative reforms and tough decisions. This time he has issued new guidelines to bring the education system back on track, which are challenging for officers to teachers.
3. Main things of new orders: What changes will happen?
3.1 strict monitoring of schools
- Increasing frequency of inspection: Now inspection of schools will be mandatory every month. DEO, BEO (Block Education Officer), and DPO (District Program Officer) will have to send the inspection report to the department on time.
- Digitization of the reporting system: It has been made mandatory to upload inspection data through the online portal so that transparency remains.
3.2 Headmaster’s responsibility increased
- Responsible for every school disturbance: If inspection is found in the absence of teachers, lack of studies, or lack of resources, then action will be taken against the headmaster.
- Ban on leave without permission: Teachers will be stopped salary on taking leave without information.
3.3 Tight Rules for Teachers
- Look at the appearance: Daily attendance of teachers will be recorded through the biometric system or mobile app.
- Class time follows: It will be mandatory to study according to the course.
4. Reason for new instructions: What were the problems?
4.1 Negligence of teachers
- In many schools, teachers used to come to teach only a few days a month.
- In rural areas, some teachers gave priority to running private coaching.
4.2 Decreasing Attendance of Students
- Due to a lack of basic facilities (toilets, drinking water, seating arrangements) in schools, students did not come regularly.
- There were also complaints about the quality of mid-day meal.
4.3 Repends in the inspection process
- Earlier inspections were limited to paperwork only. Many times officials did not visit schools.
5. Family of action: What if the rules are broken?
5.1 Pressure on Officers
- Departmental proceedings may be faced if DEO and BEO do not send inspection reports on time.
- Negligent officers can also be transferred or suspended.
5.2 Challenge for Headmaster
- If any kind of irregularity is found in the school, the headmaster will be held responsible.
- An administrative inquiry can be initiated against them in serious cases.
5.3 Effect on salary of teachers
- The salary of teachers without permission will be deducted.
- If he is constantly absent, his job can go.
6. Reactions: Support and Critic
6.1 Officers support
- Many DEOs and BEOs believe that this will increase discipline in schools.
- A Deo from Patna said, “Now we have got the right to tighten.”
6.2 Criticism from Teachers
- Teachers’ unions say that the government is only pressurizing, while not providing facilities.
- A rural teacher said, “There is no electricity in school, furniture is broken … how will there be studies?”
6.3 Parents’ opinion
- Most parents welcome this step. He hopes that this will improve children’s education.
7. Government’s plans
7.1 Use of Technology
- Mobile apps and CCTV cameras are being arranged to monitor schools.
- A biometric system will be made mandatory for the presence of teachers.
7.2 Training Program
Teachers will be trained in new teaching methods and digital tools.
7.3 expansion of features
- The government plans to develop 500 schools as a model school, where there will be smart classes and a library.
8. Challenges and solutions
8.1 Shortage of resources
- Problem: The infrastructure is weak in most government schools.
- Solution: Develop infrastructure by increasing the education budget.
8.2 Dissatisfaction of teachers
- Problem: Teachers say that they are being pressured.
- Solution: To improve the work situations by listening to their demands.
9. Conclusions: What will be the change?
The objective of ACS Siddharth’s instructions is to make Bihar’s education system transparent and accountable. However, its success will depend on how honestly the policies are implemented and adequate resources are provided to teachers and officials. If this effort is successful, then Bihar government schools can become an example not only for the state but also for the country.
