AASU Urges Government to Protect Education During Census
AASU's Call for Educational Continuity Amid Census
A file image of AASU leaders during the press brief in Guwahati. (AT Photo)
Guwahati, Aug 14: The All Assam Students’ Union (AASU) has made a request to the State government and Census officials to ensure that the deployment of teachers for the ongoing Census does not interfere with regular classes in government schools, especially with half-yearly exams approaching in September.
While expressing their full support for the Census initiative, the student organization warned that the two-month-long process could disadvantage students in government institutions unless alternative arrangements are established.
AASU president Utpal Sarma and general secretary Samiran Phukan emphasized the significance of the Census for Assam, particularly for the indigenous population. They encouraged the people of Assam to engage with the process and assured that AASU would continue to provide its backing.
The organization recognized the necessity of involving teachers and personnel from various sectors in the Census work, highlighting the need for cooperation to ensure its successful execution. However, they insisted that this should not come at the expense of classroom instruction.
AASU noted that private educational institutions would maintain their regular classes during the Census period. They expressed concern that without a special arrangement, the disruption of classes would primarily impact students in government schools.
They also pointed out the timing of the Census, as half-yearly exams are scheduled for September.
“If regular classes in public educational institutions are not sustained through a special mechanism, students will struggle during the half-yearly examinations,” AASU stated.
Furthermore, they warned that ongoing disruptions in government schools, while private institutions operate normally, could diminish parents’ trust in the public education system.
Consequently, AASU has urged the State government and Census authorities to create a strategy that allows teachers to participate in the Census without hindering regular academic activities in government schools.