AIPTF Meeting Calls For Better Primary School Infrastructure
The AIPTF’s South India regional meeting in Hyderabad called for separate classrooms, at least one teacher per class, improved school facilities and reforms in primary education.
The All India Primary Teachers Federation (AIPTF) called for improved infrastructure in primary schools, including a separate classroom and at least one teacher for every class, at its South India regional meeting held here on Saturday.
The meeting brought together representatives of teachers’ organisations from Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Puducherry and Karnataka to discuss primary education, reforms and teachers’ concerns. G. Kamaraj of Tamil Nadu was announced as AIPTF’s all-India deputy secretary-general.
Dr Shailajanath Sake, former education minister in undivided AP Shailajanath recalled initiatives taken to strengthen education in the erstwhile state and said a strong foundation in primary education was essential for students’ academic development. He urged teachers to impart moral education alongside classroom instruction and called for greater unity and educational progress among southern states.
School education former commissioner S. Balasubramaniam said a transparent counselling system for teachers’ transfers had been introduced during his tenure. He proposed holding workshops, seminars and symposiums under the AIPTF platform to help states exchange successful practices and replicate effective education models.
AIPTF south India coordinator Syed Showkath Ali outlined the key themes, including the state of primary education, necessary reforms and the impact of the National Education Policy on South India’s cultural traditions and heritage.
Delegates discussed education schemes in their respective states and recommended better school infrastructure and essential facilities, alongside measures to address teachers’ grievances. Dr Khaleel delivered the closing remarks, calling for educational development and stronger cooperation among southern states.
