Dimapur, August 29 (EMN): The Secretary, Ministry of Kilo Affairs of the National Socialist Council of Nagalim has on Tuesday issued a strong statement against the administration and proprietors of those privately run hostels which are being run without any proper amenities and also against the norms.
It stated that therefore it has laid down certain “dos & don’ts” for the administration of those” hostels” and those involved in private tutoring.
It observed that many hostels do not meet the required room space for the students resulting in overcrowding and also lack the required numbers of “bathrooms/toilets” which results in unhygienic living conditions.
It also stated that there were institutions run without proper electrical lightings .
There are hostels without warden, proper rules , regulations & administration which ought to be checked to avoid any liable consequences, it added.
I also stated that it had observed that tutors in many cases charges “exorbitant fees of Rs. 3000/- to 4000/- for private tuitions” rendering students from poor families helpless, while conduction only 2 to 3 classes in a week.
“With this business like practice & daylight robbery in the eyes of the people, the fate of students hangs in uncertainty & despair,” it stated.
So, it cautioned those responsible “to right the wrongs in the greater interest of all, particularly the students”.
It instructed that any hostel meant for the students should provide basic necessities for the overall development of the students and that the hostels must be isolated from crowded areas to avoid unwanted disturbances.
While stating that Teachers are paid to educate the students, it should not burden aspiring students who are unable to take private tuitions.
“Students are the builders of the Naga nation,” it stated.
The Secretary also issued a directive that the teachers may charge a maximum of Rs. 500 per subject while taking tuition from classroom, and Rs. 800 per subject for home tuitions.
