Headmaster post vacant at 203 out of 1027 Delhi Govt Schools; NCPCR demands explanation

NCPCR chairperson Priyank Kanoongo noted that the head of school has an important role to play in ensuring that schools have a positive learning environment and a caring and inclusive culture.

The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) has struck the Delhi government with its latest report on the government schools of the national capital. The apex child rights body NCPCR said that only 203 out of 1,027 government schools in Delhi have a headmaster or principal. The Commission has sought an explanation from the Delhi government for the high vacancy in the important posts.

Stating that there are discrepancies in Delhi government schools with respect to infrastructure and other aspects Delhi Chief Secretary Vijay Dev, the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) wrote a letter informing that its team led by its chairperson visited a number of schools in Delhi. It survey conducted by the commission also revealed that in most of the schools visited by the team, the post of head of school (HoS) is vacant.

Explanation on absence of headmaster in Delhi government schools wanted by April 19

The NCPCR said there are 1,027 schools under the Department of Education, out of which only 203 schools have a headmaster/acting headmaster/ principal. According to PTI, NCPCR chairperson Priyank Kanoongo noted that the head of school has an important role to play in ensuring that schools have a positive learning environment and a caring and inclusive culture.

Stating security and safety issues for children in the absence of the school principal or headmaster, the NCPCR chairperson Kanoongo asked the chief secretary to share his comments with a "factual position about the vacancies of HoS/Principal and action taken in this regard" by April 19.

BJP MP Manoj Tiwari’s visit to Sarvodaya Kanya Vidyalaya revealed hygiene structure issues

In another letter to the chief secretary, the NCPCR chairperson highlighted that BJP MP Manoj Tiwari’s visit to Sarvodaya Kanya Vidyalaya, Sabzi Mandi, Timarpur, Delhi revealed major issues related to the hygiene structure of buildings which may lead to some serious accident.

Highlighting the issues, Kanoongo said, “In view of the seriousness of the issue, your good office is requested to take urgent action in the matter and an action taken report in this regard may be shared with the commission within seven days from the receipt of this letter.”

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