Not easy for govt to upgrade all ad hoc schools: Rymbui

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaJanuary 17, 2022

Education Minister Lahkmen Rymbui on Monday said that it is not easy for the state government to immediately upgrade all the ad hoc schools in the state.

“The state government is alive on the issue but as I said it is not easy for the government to do it now. The process is on but I cannot assure whether it will be done as per their (teachers) wish…,” Rymbui said.

His statement came in the wake of the ongoing protest staged by the Federation of All School Teachers Association (FASTOM) over the alleged failure of the government to upgrade the ad hoc schools to deficit pattern.

When asked if the government would invite them for talks, Rymbui however said, “That I cannot say right now because the issue is not new it is an old issue and everybody knows the implication of that issue but they are always welcome (to meet the govt).”

He added, “I have met them time and again not only once or thrice but multiple times. Even the Chief Minister also has met them time and again but they should also know what can be done and what cannot be done but having said that the government is alive to the issue – and all issues within the state.”

The education minister further maintained that the government cannot take decisions overnight. “(However), we will take in due course of time to ensure whatever decision taken by the government, we are able to fulfill whatever we promised,” he stated.