NSCN (IM) imposes dos and don'ts for teachers
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, August 29 2017:
In view of the rampant practice of unreasonable and unacceptable conditions applied by unfair lots in the name of running private hostels and tuitions for the students, Ministry of Kilo Affairs of NSCN (IM) has laid down certain dos and don'ts for responsible teachers .
According to a press release of the ouitfit, it is observed that many hostels that are supposed to provide basic necessities to the students do not meet the required room space, some of which are overcrowded and lack required numbers of bathrooms/toilets negating basic hygienic principles and electrical lightings.
There are hostels without warden, proper rules and regulations and administration which ought to be checked to avoid any liable consequences and teachers in many cases charges exorbitant fees of Rs 3000 to Rs 4000 for private tuitions rendering students from poor families helpless, while getting only two to three classes in a week .
It stated that with this business like practice and daylight robbery in the eyes of the people, the fate of students hangs in uncertainty and despair .
The outfit instructed that any hostel meant for the students should provide basic necessities for the overall development of the students and the hostels should be isolated from crowded areas to avoid unwanted disturbances .
Students are the builders of the Naga nation.
Teachers educate the students, and are paid salary accordingly.
However, it should not burden aspiring students who are unable to take tuition.
Therefore, to relieve the distress of the students, the teachers may charge a maximum of Rs 500 per subject while taking tuition from classroom, and Rs 800 per subject for home tuition .
Anyone found violating this instruction shall be viewed seriously, NSCN (IM) cautioned.