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3,818 Schools Lose ICT Instructors as Funds Dry Up
9 Nov
Summary
- 3,818 government schools must end ICT instructor services.
- Central government failed to approve funds for 2026-27.
- Digital learning and computer education will be impacted.
The state education department has instructed 3,818 government schools to discontinue the services of their ICT instructors. This measure is a direct result of the Central Government's non-approval of funds for the 2026-27 financial year. The initiative, established to provide students with technology-based learning, will now see a halt in its operations.
The non-approval of financial assistance from the Ministry of Education means that schools can no longer retain the instructors hired to manage the ICT laboratories. These labs were crucial for introducing students to computer operations and digital activities, fostering essential technical skills.
This discontinuation is expected to disrupt the regular functioning of computer labs, potentially hindering students' ability to engage in computer-based education and digital learning. Guidance during laboratory sessions may also become unavailable, impacting students' digital literacy development.
