CBSE Teachers in Nagpur Face Mounting Stress Amid Census Duty Pressures Nagpur: CBSE school teachers in Nagpur are experiencing heightened stress and burnout as they juggle multiple academic responsibilities with growing government pressure to register for Census duty, facing potential legal action if they fail to comply. Authorities have threatened to file FIRs against principals and teachers of private unaided schools for not providing complete staff data for Census enrollment, exacerbating an already overwhelming workload. A CBSE school principal, speaking on condition of anonymity, criticized the government’s focus on assigning Census duties to private school staff, stating, “Why is the govt obsessed with allotting Census duty to teachers of private unaided schools? Shouldn’t teachers, non-teaching staff of all government and grant-in-aid schools and colleges be used up first? After that, they should be using staff from government offices from both central and state organizations.” This sentiment reflects widespread frustration among educators who argue that the government is prioritizing Census duties over the academic needs of students. The situation is further complicated by the timing of the Census duty demands. The academic session is currently in its most critical phase, with internal exams for Classes 9 and 10 underway, teachers evaluating board answer papers, and preparations for admissions. A principal described the April to May period as “extremely hectic,” noting that teachers are working long hours without rest. “Some arrive at school at 8 a.m. and constantly work without breaks. Even after returning home, they remain connected on WhatsApp to finish pending tasks,” the principal added. Kindergarten schools have also been targeted, with authorities demanding staff names for Census registration.#nagpur #government #cbse #census_duty #private_unaided_schools
