Lack of seriousness, non-implementation of policy leave mental health initiatives in limbo in schools Chennai: The school education department’s efforts towards the psychological well-being of school students are being stalled due to the non-implementation of the mental health policy introduced three months ago, the lack of qualified counsellors, and irregular tracking of existing mechanisms.There are…
Govt schools in Chandigarh Chandigarh: At a time when govt schools in Chandigarh continue to face questions over stalled contracts of mental health counsellors and vocational teachers, the education department has warned employees against sharing office-related information with the media, saying such communication adversely affects the department’s “reputation and image”.In a June 11 communication issued…
Chandigarh: Govt schools in Chandigarh went on summer vacation on May 23, nearly two months after the academic session began on April 1, leaving behind an academic term marked by unresolved issues ranging from missing Class IX textbooks and disruption in skill classes to uncertainty over contractual staff central to student support systems.While classrooms closed…
