Collector Ajit Vasant Reviews Residential Schools in Surguja, Directs Principals and Superintendents to Ensure Quality Education and Basic Facilities
Ambikapur, September 9, 2026: Collector Shri Ajit Vasant on Wednesday chaired a meeting of the principals and superintendents of Eklavya, Prayas and Kasturba residential schools operating in the district at the District Collectorate conference hall. He reviewed the educational and residential facilities being provided to students and held detailed discussions on studies, discipline, food, health, sanitation, security and other essential arrangements.
Chief Executive Officer of the District Panchayat, Ms. Roma Srivastava, Assistant Commissioner of the Tribal Development Department, Shri Lalit Shukla, District Education Officer Shri Dinesh Jha, concerned officials, and principals and superintendents of various residential schools were present at the meeting.
Collector Shri Vasant directed officials to ensure that students in residential schools receive quality education along with a safe, healthy and conducive environment and all necessary basic facilities. He sought school-wise information regarding available facilities, arrangements and problems. He instructed officials to take every issue concerning students seriously and understand their responsibilities so that necessary action can be taken promptly whenever a situation arises.
He directed regular inspections of food quality, cleanliness of hostels, drinking water, electricity supply, toilets, study rooms and other essential facilities. He also reviewed the condition of school buildings and instructed officials to prepare and submit estimates for necessary repair works at the earliest.
The Collector emphasized that there should be no compromise in the quality of food and that complaints regarding food arrangements must not arise. Reviewing residential facilities, he directed authorities to ensure that students receive all basic amenities. He further instructed principals and superintendents to discharge their responsibilities effectively and make coordinated efforts for the overall development of students.
Teachers Should Maintain Good Behaviour with Students and Become Their Role Models
While reviewing the availability of teachers, Collector Shri Vasant directed that adequate teachers for all subjects should be available in the schools.
He said that teachers should maintain good behaviour with students and emphasized that “A teacher becomes a teacher not only through teaching but also through his or her behaviour. Teachers should become role models for children.”
He instructed teachers to understand students according to changing times, listen to their problems and maintain a positive atmosphere in residential schools. Teachers were directed to regularly interact with students and maintain respectful and supportive behaviour.
The Collector said that negligence in addressing students’ academic difficulties would not be tolerated. He stressed the need for regular assessment of students’ academic progress and special efforts for those who are academically weak. He also directed officials to listen to students’ problems and requirements sensitively and ensure their timely resolution.
He further emphasized that the behaviour of non-teaching staff towards students should also remain appropriate and supportive.
Contact Numbers of Collector, SP and Concerned Officials to Be Displayed
Collector Shri Vasant directed that the contact numbers of the Collector, Superintendent of Police and other concerned departmental officials must be prominently displayed in all Eklavya, Prayas and Kasturba residential schools and hostels across the district.
He said that students, parents and staff should have easy access to concerned officials in case of any problem or emergency.
Directions to Strengthen Security and Install CCTV Cameras
The Collector stated that the safety of students must be the highest priority. He directed officials to install CCTV cameras at necessary and sensitive locations and ensure their regular monitoring.
He also instructed schools and hostels to pay special attention to entry and exit arrangements and conduct regular reviews of security measures.
Emphasizing the importance of safety and vigilance, Collector Shri Vasant said that the responsibility for ensuring the safety of children lies with the school authorities and concerned officials.
He also directed that boundary walls must be constructed in all girls’ hostels to further strengthen the safety and security of female students.
