GPS Nubug Kulgam operates with only two teachers for 50 students, allege locals
Kulgam: The Government Primary School in Nubug village of South Kashmir’s Kulgam district is grappling with an acute staff shortage, as only two teachers are managing the entire academic and administrative load for nearly 50 enrolled students.
Parents and locals have expressed serious concern over the deteriorating quality of education at the school, which caters to children from Nubug and nearby areas.
With just two teachers available, students from Class 1 to Class 5 are forced to share classrooms and teaching time, severely impacting their learning.
“The school has around 50 students enrolled, but there are only two teachers to manage five different classes. This not only burdens the teachers but also hampers the learning of our children,” said Ghulam Nabi, a parent from the village.
Locals say the issue has persisted for years despite repeated appeals to the Education Department to appoint additional staff. “We have knocked on every door, from the Zonal Education Office to the Chief Education Officer, but nothing has been done. Our children are the ones suffering,” lamented another resident.
A teacher at the school, speaking on condition of anonymity, admitted that it is impossible to ensure quality education under such circumstances. “We try our best, but with only two teachers handling five six classes, it becomes practically unmanageable. The students deserve better.”
The school infrastructure is also said to be in poor condition, with inadequate classroom space and lack of teaching aids adding to the woes of both students and staff.
When contacted, an official from the Education Department acknowledged the shortage and said steps would be taken to address the issue. “We are aware of the staffing deficiency at GPS Nubug and will try to deploy additional teachers at the earliest,” the official assured.
