Betasing, South West Garo Hills: The much-anticipated Block Institute of Teachers Education in Betasing, a facility crucial for shaping the educational landscape of South West Garo Hills, has hit a major roadblock, prompting direct intervention from district authorities. Deputy Commissioner Hema Nayak, on a recent inspection, expressed serious concern over the glacial pace of construction, fearing a direct impact on the aspirations of local youth keen on pursuing teaching careers.
Accompanied by officials from the College of Teacher Education in Rongkhon, Nayak’s visit to the site revealed significant delays, deeming the progress “unacceptably slow.” The institute is envisioned as a cornerstone for developing a pool of qualified teachers, directly addressing the persistent staffing shortages plaguing local schools and offering vital accessible training opportunities for community members.
“The pace of work is concerning,” Nayak remarked during her site assessment. The Deputy Commissioner has since escalated the matter to higher authorities, underscoring the gravity of the situation. In a decisive move, she has also ordered the immediate appointment of a dedicated project monitor. This action highlights the growing exasperation with contractors who, despite favourable funding conditions, have repeatedly failed to adhere to the agreed-upon timelines.
The new institute was specifically conceived to bridge critical gaps in the region’s educational infrastructure. The prolonged delay has already resulted in the facility’s opening being pushed back once, raising anxieties among stakeholders about when local students will finally gain access to these vital training programmes. A stakeholder meeting is now on the cards, with officials set to convene and collectively identify the specific hurdles causing the setbacks and establish definitive, non-negotiable deadlines for the project’s completion.
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