Karnataka government is encouraging schools that have a 100% pass result by providing special aid.
The state government rewarded 110 SSLC toppers with personal computers (PCs) on Thursday. Minister for primary and secondary education Vishveshwar Hegde Kageri distributed the PCs at a function organised by the department of public instruction.
“When I looked at consolidated results of these students, I was inspired by their achievement. With hundreds of students securing 98% and above, it is a strong reply to the cynics who speak ill of government schools. I can say with confidence that government high schools can give private schools a tough run for their money,” said Kageri.
He added that in the present scenario, it is not enough to learn how to read and write. “Computer education becomes critical in learning. With `38 lakh set aside for this scheme, we want to help students keep up with the times,” he said, adding that there were plans to extend this scheme to achievers in extracurricular and sports.
Further, the minister said the government is doing its bit in encouraging schools that had a 100% pass result by providing special aid. “This year, 389 unaided schools have 100% pass result, with 109 aided schools also faring well. The state government will give such schools `10,000 as special aid,” he said. The scheme covers 34 districts, which includes four educational districts — Bangalore North, Madhugiri, Sirsi and Chikodi.
Citing the importance of identifying and recognising talented students in schools, principal secretary G Kumar Naik said he had instructed deputy directors of public instruction (DDPIs) and block education officers (BEOs) to factor in this aspect during inspections. “I have advised supervising officers to be sensitive towards identifying students who are talented. It is our responsibility to hone skills of students,” he said.
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