Nov 24, 2024 10:40 PM IST
The jail has been with out trainer for nearly six months, says jail deputy superintendent Manpreet Singh. District training officer (secondary) Dimple Madan says makes an attempt could be made to depute lecturers.
The Borstal jail on the new Central Jail at Tajpur Highway has been designated as an examination centre for Nationwide Institute of Open Education (NIOS) college students for the primary time, permitting inmates to take their Class 10 and 12 exams throughout the premises from October 22 to November 29.
Being performed by Nationwide Institute of Open Education for Class 10 and 12, the examination will conclude on November 29. (HT picture)
Beforehand, inmates needed to journey to different centres, typically going through discomfort and stigma. Flying squad observer for the Borstal jail, Pardeep Kumar, who can be principal of Authorities Senior Secondary Faculty, PAU, lauded the initiative. “It underscores the commitment to providing rehabilitative education for inmates, helping them integrate better into society. It provides dignity to the inmates and their identity remains hidden. The exam atmosphere here is the same as that of any other centre, encouraging inmates to continue their education,” he remarked. Kumar visits the power on every examination day to supervise preparations.
On the identical time, the jail facility is with out lecturers for the previous couple of months, hampering the efforts to advertise training among the many inmates. In line with info, out of 12 sanctioned instructing posts within the jail facility, all stay vacant.
Jail deputy superintendent Manpreet Singh mentioned the posts have been mendacity vacant for the previous six months. “Two deputed teachers were relieved a few months ago. Currently, we rely on online lectures or jail staff members who voluntarily teach. Regular teachers will immensely benefit the inmates,” Singh mentioned.
District training officer (secondary) Dimple Madan cited logistical and staffing points as challenges. “One teacher has been deputed in the facility, but distance and the need to stay full school hours in the jail deter many educators. Deputing teachers there affects the already understaffed schools. Still, I will attempt to depute 2-3 more teachers,” she assured.