In a decisive move aimed at prioritizing academics, the Karnataka Education Department has announced that students will no longer be taken to political events, government functions, or programs of local dignitaries. The directive is intended to end the long-standing practice of using schoolchildren as spectators to fill seats at non-educational gatherings.
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Principal Secretary of the Education Department, Rashmi Mahesh, reportedly emphasized that the new measure is designed to improve learning outcomes in government schools. She stated that children should not be diverted from their studies for purposes unrelated to education, marking this as a significant step toward strengthening the academic environment.
For years, particularly in rural areas, students were often mobilized to attend public programs and sit in large numbers, sometimes at the cost of missing classes. The department has now declared that this practice will no longer be tolerated. The order underscores that schools exist to nurture learning and personal growth, not to serve as audience pools for external events.
The restriction also extends to teachers, who have been instructed not to participate in such programs during school hours. Authorities have warned of strict action against any violation of this directive, reiterating that both children and educators must remain focused on academic responsibilities.
By severing this practice, the Education Department aims to reinforce discipline in schools and ensure uninterrupted learning for students across the state.