“Akbar-Birbal II and Online Attendance” – Part 1

The courtiers of Akbar II had attached some individuals for the improvement of education. Often, anyone who had connections with the courtiers would find themselves attached to some “mansab” (position) in the capital, “Ichhapur Sikri.” Akbar II himself was not highly educated, but he appeared deeply concerned about the education system. He did not pay much attention to other departments, but his focus on the education department was exceptional.  Those who were attached to the court were called “Saathi” (companions). He had entrusted the responsibility of the education department to “Nyuratna,” who also held the title of “Daroga-e-Shiksha” (Education Superintendent). One day, he told Nyuratna, “I want to meet the companions tomorrow. We shall also discuss some matters regarding the education system.”  The next day, Nyuratna, along with all the companions, arrived at the court ahead of time. Soon after, Emperor Akbar also entered the court. After taking his seat […]

अकबर-बीरबल द्वितीय और ऑनलाइन हाजरी’ -भाग -1

अकबर द्वितीय के दरबारियों ने शिक्षा की बेहतरी के लिए कुछ लोगों को अटैचमेंट पर रखा था। अक्सर जिसकी भी दरबारियों से सेटिंग रहती, वह राजधानी ‘इच्छापुर सीकरी’ में किसी न किसी ‘मनसब’ में अटैच कर लिए जाते। अकबर द्वितीय खुद कम पढ़े लिखे थे। लेकिन शिक्षा व्यवस्था को लेकर वह चिंतित दिखते थे। अन्य विभागों में क्या हो रहा है, इस पर वह ज्यादा ध्यान नहीं देते थे, पर शिक्षा विभाग पर उनका विशेष फोकस रहता था। जिन भी लोगों को दरबार में अटैच किया जाता था, उनको ‘साथी’ कहा जाता था। उन्होंने शिक्षा विभाग की जिम्मेदारी ‘न्यूरत्न’ को दे रखी थी। वही ‘दरोगा-ए-शिक्षा’ भी थे। एक दिन उन्होंने न्यूरत्न को कहा कि मैं कल साथियों से मिलना चाहता हूँ। कल कुछ शिक्षा व्यवस्था पर चर्चा भी हो जाएगी। दूसरे दिन न्यूरत्न सभी साथियों को लेकर समय से पहले दरबार में हाजिर हो गये थे। बादशाह अकबर भी कुछ […]

Change in School Timing

According to a news report published in the newspaper, the government of Uttarakhand is considering unifying school timings across the state. Before making any changes to school timings, certain points need to be taken into account: 1.Local Adaptability: The triangle of students, parents, and teachers plays a crucial role in education. Whatever time is set should prioritize the comfort of these three groups. Has any demand for a change in timing come from any of these groups? If yes, then this issue certainly requires consideration. However, if not, changing school timings merely for administrative convenience would not be appropriate. The current schedule has been functioning for a long time without any notable demands for change, which implies that it aligns with local needs. Altering it could instead create inconvenience for children, teachers, and parents. 2.Impact on the Quality of Education: Will this change bring about any revolutionary improvement in the […]

स्कूल समय में परिवर्तन।

अखबार में छपी एक खबर के अनुसार उत्तराखंड में अब स्कूलों के समय को एक जैसा करने पर विचार किया जा रहा है। स्कूलों के समय में परिवर्तन करने से पहले कुछ बिंदुओं पर ध्यान दिया जाना आवश्यक है – 1- स्थानीय अनुकूलता – शिक्षण में छात्र, अभिभावक और शिक्षक का त्रिकोण सबसे महत्वपूर्ण भूमिका अदा करता है। कोई भी समय निर्धारित किया जाय, उसमें इनका कम्फर्ट सबसे महत्वपूर्ण है। क्या इन तीनों में से किसी ने समय सारिणी में बदलाव की माँग की है? अगर हाँ, तो तो अवश्य इस बारे में विचार किये जाने की जरूरत है। अगर नहीं, तो केवल प्रशासनिक दृष्टिकोण से विद्यालयों के समय में परिवर्तन करना उचित नहीं है।जब मौजूदा समय-सारिणी लंबे समय से काम कर रही है और उसमें बदलाव की कोई विशेष माँग नहीं आई है, तो इसका मतलब है कि यह समय-सारिणी स्थानीय आवश्यकताओं के अनुकूल है। इसमें बदलाव से उल्टा […]

Old Pension Scheme #OPS 

Government employees have been protesting for a long time to reinstate the Old Pension Scheme. When the New Pension Scheme was introduced by the government in 2004, it was promoted as being better and more beneficial than the old one. An employee requires financial security after retirement, whether it comes from the Old Pension Scheme or the New Pension Scheme. Therefore, at that time, government employees did not oppose it and trusted the government’s decision in silence. However, after a few years, the truth of the New Pension Scheme gradually began to unfold. This scheme is not able to fulfill even the basic needs of employees post-retirement. As a result, government employees are now protesting to reinstate the Old Pension Scheme. However, the government is not ready to implement the Old Pension Scheme again. Economic experts in the government consider the old pension to be financially detrimental to the government. […]