All Students Must Wear Uniforms, Says District Collector B.M. Santosh
On Friday, District Collector B.M. Santosh made a surprise visit to the government high school in Anantapur village, Gadwal Mandal. During his inspection, he assessed the learning abilities of the 10th-grade students. He was not happy to see that the students were not reading their textbooks properly and instructed the teachers to ensure that all students receive a quality education.
The Collector also noted that students were not wearing uniforms. He directed that all students must wear uniforms daily and suggested that each student be provided with two sets of uniforms tailored to their measurements.
Additionally, the Collector reviewed the student attendance register and questioned the headmaster about the low attendance rates. He advised the school to conduct parents’ meetings to encourage parents not to send their children to work in the fields and to ensure their regular attendance at school.
Focus on Sanitation During Monsoon Season
Given the monsoon season, the Collector emphasized the importance of sanitation work to prevent the spread of seasonal diseases in the villages. He directed measures to ensure no water stagnates on the roads and that bleaching powder is regularly sprinkled in drains and pits to control mosquito breeding.
To prevent drinking water contamination, he advised chlorination. He also recommended conducting a “Dry Day” every Friday to undertake cleanliness activities. ASHA workers and Anganwadi workers were instructed to conduct daily fever surveys and provide medicines.
