Kerala to Enhance Teacher Training and Address Mid-Day Meal Burden

The Kerala government announced steps to enhance training for school teachers and ensure they are not burdened with the cost of the mid-day meal scheme. State General Education Minister V Sivankutty emphasized cooperation from teachers and assured no teacher liability in meal schemes. Salary payment issues were also addressed.

The Kerala government announced on Sunday strategic measures to provide top-notch training for school teachers while removing the financial burden of running the mid-day meal scheme from their shoulders. State General Education Minister V Sivankutty urged teachers to cooperate, labeling opting out as 'cruelty' towards students.

The minister emphasized compliance with the 220-day academic calendar as stipulated by the Kerala Education Rules and the Kerala High Court, urging teachers to improve children's learning outcomes.

Sivankutty also noted that the mid-day meal rates have been increased per teachers' demands, ensuring no teacher bears any scheme-related costs. Additionally, salary payment issues for Higher Secondary teachers have been resolved through a special circular.