Karnataka PU Lecturers Request Exemption from Census Duties Amidst Exam Preparations
PU lecturers seek exemption from census work, cite exams, valuation
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The Karnataka Pre-university College Lecturers’ Association has requested the government to exempt its members from census duties due to their heavy workload associated with ongoing examinations and training. With various exams scheduled from April 10 to May 8, lecturers argue that their responsibilities hinder their ability to participate in the census.
- 01Karnataka PU lecturers are seeking exemption from census duties due to exam-related workloads.
- 02Training for census enumerators has been completed in phases, with the census scheduled from April 15 to May 15.
- 03Ongoing online classes for II PU students are crucial for entrance exam preparation.
- 04Multiple examinations, including CET and NEET, are scheduled between April 10 and May 8.
- 05The lecturers' association emphasizes the need for government intervention to alleviate their workload.
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The Karnataka Pre-university College Lecturers’ Association has formally petitioned the state government for exemption from census duties, citing an overwhelming workload due to upcoming examinations and training sessions. Lecturers have been designated as enumerators for the census, with training conducted in three phases from April 1 to April 9. The household census is set to take place from April 15 to May 15. Concurrently, the school education department is conducting online classes for II PU students in preparation for competitive entrance exams, which have led to a temporary suspension of these classes. With several key examinations scheduled, including the CET on April 23-24 and NEET on May 3, the association's president, Ningegowda A H, has highlighted the significant burden on lecturers and urged the government to reconsider their involvement in the census.
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The exemption from census duties could allow lecturers to focus on their teaching and examination responsibilities, ensuring better preparation for students.
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