Matiari Report
More than 200 students of a government primary school in Haji Ghulam Mustafa Memon Farm village, near Kandoa Stop in Union Council Faqir Noh Hothiyani, Matiari district, staged a protest against the severe shortage of teachers and the continuing neglect of the school by education department officials. The students said that their school has been facing serious educational problems for a long time, but despite repeated complaints, no effective steps have been taken by the concerned authorities to resolve the situation. According to the protesting students, more than 200 children are enrolled in the school, but only one female teacher, Naseem Anwar, has been appointed to teach them. The teacher reportedly travels to the school from Sanghar district, making the situation even more difficult. The students said that another teacher is currently away on leave, leaving the school with an extremely inadequate teaching staff. They complained that it is impossible for a single teacher to properly teach and manage more than 200 students belonging to different primary classes. As a result, the students are suffering academically and are being deprived of their basic right to quality education. During the protest, the students raised slogans and demanded immediate action from the education authorities. They said that they have already informed officials of the education department about the shortage of teachers and other problems faced by the school. They also said that they have submitted written complaints and made verbal requests to the Deputy Commissioner Matiari, but their concerns have not been addressed. The students expressed disappointment over what they described as the continued indifference of the authorities toward their educational needs. They said that the school requires additional teachers urgently so that classes can be conducted properly and students can receive regular education. Parents and local residents have also expressed concern over the situation, saying that children in the area should not be forced to suffer because of administrative negligence. They urged the education department to inspect the school and take immediate measures to fill vacant teaching positions. The protesters appealed to the provincial education minister and other responsible authorities to take notice of the situation and provide the school with sufficient teaching staff. They demanded that qualified teachers be appointed without further delay and that the problems affecting the school be resolved on an emergency basis. The students said that education is their fundamental right and that government institutions have a responsibility to provide proper facilities and adequate teachers. They warned that continued negligence could further damage the educational future of hundreds of children studying at the school. The protest ended with the students reiterating their demand that the concerned authorities take immediate notice of the shortage of teachers and ensure that the school receives the required staff and facilities. Local residents said they hope the provincial government and education department will respond to the students’ demands and take practical steps to improve the condition of the school. They stressed that the appointment of additional teachers would not only reduce the burden on the existing teacher but would also help ensure that all students receive proper attention and regular classroom instruction. The community further appealed to senior education officials to visit the school personally, assess its needs and issue immediate orders for the appointment of teachers. The protesters said they would continue raising their voice for their educational rights until their genuine demands are accepted and implemented.
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