The Unaided Private Schools Association (UPSA), Uttar Pradesh has opposed the closure of schools and demanded the state government to allow them to hike fees. Administrations of various private schools like St Joseph’s School, La Martiniere Girls’ College, Lucknow Public Collegiate and Iram Educational Group held a press conference on Wednesday where they put forth their demands.
The schools requested the state government to reopen those schools which are under the influence of Covid-19 for two years. Re-opening is requested with immediate effect. Schools are closed in UP from 31st December 2021 due to Omicron.
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While various letters and demonstrations are being worked out, there is also a stalemate in the dialogue between private school associations and the state government. The association says that if the schools are not reopened, the state government will have to sacrifice the cooperation of private schools in the upcoming elections and other programs run by the government.
“Schools should be reopened with immediate effect as online classes cannot be just a substitute for classroom teaching. The government can call students for any program, whenever required, as per its wish, ignoring coronavirus protocols, but will not allow reopening of schools,” UPSA chairman Anil Agarwal said in the press conference. Said, as reported by a leading news daily. The association has said that efforts to increase voting percentage in the state could be seriously affected if the government does not allow schools to reopen from February 7.
UPSA Secretary Mala Mehra said that she will follow the state government’s plan to increase the voting percentage only if the decision to close the schools is withdrawn with immediate effect and the school gates are reopened from February 7.
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The arguments made by the private school association highlight the current scenario of vaccination among school-going students and the COVID-19 protocols administered by schools on their premises. The association says that closed schools are seriously affecting the overall development of the children, especially the students enrolled in kindergarten who are deprived of practical knowledge like sit, stand, eat lunch, be disciplined etc.
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