UT has 39 counsellors for 106 govt schools,none permanent

However,looking at the situation in the Education department,this appears to be a distant dream for them.

According to the data available with the UT Education department,any student can consult the counsellors to discuss their problems. The schools are also required to send in a monthly report to the Education department explaining the kind of work these counsellors do.

Meanwhile,officials from the Education department recently pulled up the schools after receiving complaints that school principals used to ask the counsellors to conduct subject classes.

A senior official from the department said,“We had hired more than 50 counsellors but now we have just 39 left. Most left either because they got married or got a chance to work abroad. The hiring needs to be strengthened and incidents of individuals using this platform for marriage or a career abroad should be checked.”

The Central Board of Education (CBSE) had made it mandatory for schools to hire a permanent counsellor. However,these 39 counsellors are on contract basis.

District Education Officer Chanchal Singh said,“We will hire more counsellors and ensure that all students receive counselling. Principals of all the schools have been directed to hold regular counselling sessions. Also,we will start inspecting the schools and take feedback from students about counselling.”