Teacher Lures Students to Govt Schools With ₹1,000 Dole

Move aimed at increasing enrollments at English medium govt schools

- EXPRESS NEWS SERVICE @Mysuru

Amid reports of declining enrollment in government schools, a teacher in Kollegal has come up with a unique incentive to encourage students to join the English-medium section at the National Higher Primary School.

President of the Primary School Teachers' Association and a teacher at the school, Sreedhar, is personally offering ₹1,000 to students who join the English-medium classes, especially for first-grade students. This move aims to attract families who are increasingly opting for private schools despite the government school offering modern facilities such as a playground, digital learning tools, and a positive academic environment.