Indifference of state government adversely affecting poor students: SSUM

Imphal, July 9: As part of the ongoing effort on protection of poor students, Socialist Students Union of Manipur (SSUM) conducted an inspection visit at Wangoo high school of Bishnupur district today.
In a press release SSUM said that the Wangoo high school has 531 students and has only 14 teachers including principal, head master, 4 utilise teacher and 8 support teachers. The teachers of the school have been facing difficulties in managing the massive students and teacher are dissatisfied with the government policy toward the school.
The state government did not take up any infrastructure development from the last many years. The villagers and teachers are contributing for the development of the school including fencing, furniture etc. The act of state government of neglecting government schools meant neglecting of poor students as government schools are mainly sought by student from poor families. SSUM appeals to the concern departments to provide all the requirements of the school so that the staffs and students can have a real opportunity to compete with the students from private schools who have been provided with all necessary facilities. Intervention and support from the state government is also of utmost importance if the deteriorating conditions and public perception of government schools is to be altered and students from poor families can avail of quality education.