The AIDSO Mysuru District Committee on Thursday submitted a memorandum to the Manager of the Nanjangud Block Education Officer’s office, seeking the immediate appointment of a Headmaster and an Assistant Teacher at Alatturu Government Higher Primary School in Nanjangud taluk.
AIDSO District Committee member Disha, in a press release, said 78 children were studying at the school and the post of Headmaster had remained vacant for the past two months following the death of the incumbent.
She alleged that despite the government claiming to give priority to education, it had failed to fill the vacant post, affecting the functioning of the school.
Chandru, president of the Save Public Education Committee of Alatturu, said the school currently had three teachers, but one of them had been on medical leave for a month. If either of the remaining two teachers went on leave, a single teacher would have to handle 78 students, he said.
He added that the shortage of teachers was adversely affecting the students’ learning. Though the issue was brought to the notice of the Block Education Officer a month ago, no action had been taken, he alleged.
The AIDSO demanded that a Headmaster and an Assistant Teacher be appointed at the school without further delay. Chandru warned that a protest would be staged if the shortage was not addressed.
Published – September 17, 2026 08:54 pm IST
