DIMAPUR, AUGUST 29 (MExN): The Ministry of Kilo Affairs, NSCN (IM) has laid down certain guidelines ( ‘dos & don’ts’ ) meant for ‘responsible teachers’ in view of what it termed as “rampant practice of unreasonable and unacceptable conditions applied by unfair lots in the name of running private hostels and tuitions for the students.”
An MIP release from the NSCN (IM) observed that many hostels that are supposed to provide basic necessities to the students do not meet the required room space, some of which are overcrowded and lack required numbers of bathrooms/toilets negating basic hygienic principles & electrical lightings etc.
It observed that there are hostels without warden, proper rules & regulations & administration which ought to be checked to avoid any liable consequences. It also expressed concern that teachers in many cases charges exorbitant fees of Rs. 3000 to 4000 for private tuitions rendering students from poor families helpless, while getting only 2 to 3 classes in a week.
Terming the aforementioned practices as a “business like practice” and “day light robbery” in the eyes of the people, the Secretary, Ministry of Kilo Affairs through the MIP has instructed that any hostel meant for students should provide basic necessities for overall development of the students.
The hostels should also be isolated from crowded areas to avoid unwanted disturbances, it added.
Further, to relieve the distress of students who are unable to take tuition due to exorbitant fees demanded by teachers, the NSCN (IM) has directed teachers to charge a maximum of Rs 500 per subject while taking tuition from classroom, and Rs 800 per subject for home tuition.
Anyone found violating this instruction shall be viewed seriously, the NSCN (IM) MIP has cautioned.
