Zilla Parishad to begin English lessons in 70 rural schools

Updated on: Wednesday, June 15, 2011

The education department of the Pune Zilla Parishad is all set to provide English language lessons in 70 of its schools – anganwadi and pre-primary categories – from the new academic year. The move, first in the history of the ZP, is aimed at providing lessons in Engish language to students in rural areas. ZP vice-president and chairman of education board Arun Gire said, “This initiative aims to give the children in rural regions an opportunity to learn English. We expect each ZP member to take the initiative to commence English lessons in, at least, one school under his/ her constituency.”

Gire said that the project is in the final stages of implementation. The teachers are undergoing a special training for the project. Students will learn basics, such as alphabets, and even behavioral skills. “In the initial stages, we will observe the students and their grasping ability,” said Gire. “Children from lower income families often find it difficult to enroll themselves in English medium schools. This project will ensure that such students do not miss out on English lessons,” he added. The ZP has also initiated steps to upgrade toilet facilities, with separate blocks for girls and boys, in 500 schools in the district.

“While the schools with comparatively higher number of students already have separate toilet facilities for boys and girls, funds have been allocated to construct similar facilities at schools with smaller student/ teacher strength,” said an official.

Zilla Parishad to begin English lessons in 70 rural schools

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