West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari Suggests Mobile Phone Restrictions In Schools, Announces ‘CM Shri’ Schools Across Districts
Kolkata: Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Saturday while attending a programme on Teachers Day suggested restrictions on the use of mobile phones in schools. “In Gujarat mobile phones are not used till class 12. I know my votes may go down but I will still say that use of mobile phones in schools should be restricted,” said Adhikari. The West Bengal Chief Minister had also inaugurated the…
On Teachers Day, West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari proposed restricting mobile phone usage in schools during a program. Adhikari cited Gujarat's policy of banning mobile phones till class 12 as an example, expressing willingness to face potential backlash from voters. The Chief Minister inaugurated the 'Swami Vivekananda Merit Scheme' in higher education and announced the establishment of 'CM Shri' schools, modeled after PM Shri schools, in each district.
These schools would admit students only based on merit, starting from class 6, and would come equipped with modern facilities such as smart boards. Adhikari also assured fair recruitment of teachers in the School Service Commission (SSC) within the deadline set by the Supreme Court. Additionally, the Chief Minister vowed to restore Bengal to its former educational excellence.
He urged the education community and patriotic citizens to maintain unity, highlighting that the previous government had withheld a composite grant to schools for three years, contributing to issues like a student's death at Mitra Institution.
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