Disciplinary action against 5 for ‘dereliction of Matric exam duty’ in Odisha

A surprise inspection during the matriculation exam at Haladi high school under Muribahal block of Bolangir district led to the suspension of five teachers on Friday.

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The inspection was conducted by Titilagarh Sub-Collector Rehan Khatri on February 24, who reported observing students resorting to unfair means and noted violations of examination regulations. Sub-Collector Khatri found the five teachers guilty following a probe.

Higher-up's findings against 5 teachers

In light of these findings, the Sub-Collector urged the district education officer (DEO) to take appropriate action. The DEO, Pradeep Kumar Nag, subsequently suspended the headmaster and centre superintendent, Umesh Biswal, and others for dereliction of duty.

This swift action highlights the authorities' commitment to tackling examination malpractice and ensuring the integrity of the education system.

Worth mentioning, nearly 10,000 students failed to attend their matriculation examinations in Odisha this year despite registering to appear them. These youngsters, hailing from various regions that span coastal to remote districts in the State, encountered difficulties that extend beyond the academic realm, said sources.

In a sense, the school dropout prevention drive has gone for a toss in the State.

While some have migrated outside the State in search of work to support their families, others at home are working as daily-wagers to meet parents’ household expenses.

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The examinations, which commenced on February 21, incorporated dynamic QR codes to deter malpractices; however, this measure has scarcely impacted the dropout rates. Out of the 5,22,336 students who registered, about 5,12,300 students participated, leaving nearly 10,000 absent from the first-day exam.