‘Don’t drink during school hours’: District education dept in Chhattisgarh’s Jashpur

District education officer Madhulika Tiwari said that she took the decision after coming across several complaints from villagers, public representatives and newspapers regarding the habit

Published on: Nov 18, 2022, 14:07:48 IST

By Ritesh Mishra

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Fed up by the habit of school teachers consuming alcohol during working hours, the education department of tribal-dominated Jashpur district in Chhattisgarh on Thursday instructed the teachers to submit a self-declaration that they will abstain from it when they are at work.

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The Jashpur district education officer (DEO) issued an official notice regarding the matter, and also instructed block development officers to ensure all teachers and government servants submit the self-declaration certificate by November 24.

“It is often seen that government servants are consuming alcohol while on duty and attending schools and offices which is not only affecting the work but also the environment of the workplace. Inebriated teachers attending schools are also having a negative impact on the students... Multiple instances of inebriated teachers visiting schools and colleges have surfaced from the district recently,” the order stated.

According to officials, there are around 30,000 staff in the district education department.

The DEO order further read, “Under rule 23 of the Chhattisgarh Civil Services Conduct Rules, 1965, all government servants working in offices and schools are instructed not to consume alcohol while on duty.”

DEO Madhulika Tiwari said that she took the decision after coming across several complaints from villagers, public representatives and newspapers regarding the habit.

“In the last one month alone, five cases were reported in the district, and of which two people were suspended. The teachers and other employees are careless... Many of the women employees also consume liquor and reach school and office, which is a matter of concern for us,” Tiwari said.

In August this year, a photo went viral on social media in which a woman teacher of Jashpur district was seen lying on the floor of her class in an inebriated state.

Earlier in July, Jashpur collector suspended a school teacher after he reached school drunk and beat up students with a cricket bat.

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Ritesh Mishra
Ritesh Mishra is the State Correspondent for Chhattisgarh with Hindustan Times. He reports on Maoism, internal security, politics, mining, governance, and major developments shaping the state. Based in Raipur, he has covered Chhattisgarh since 2016, reporting extensively from the Bastar region and other conflict-affected areas. With nearly two decades of experience in journalism, Ritesh has built a reputation for ground reporting from some of India's most challenging terrains. His coverage spans Left-Wing Extremism, counter-insurgency operations, elections, tribal affairs, environmental issues, infrastructure, mining, and socio-economic developments. He has reported on major security operations, policy initiatives, wildlife crime, and the changing dynamics of conflict and development in Central India. Before moving to Chhattisgarh, Ritesh spent eight years reporting from Madhya Pradesh, covering politics, administration, crime, development, and social issues. Throughout his career, he has reported on various forms of extremism in Central India, combining field reporting with in-depth analysis to produce accurate, balanced, and impactful journalism. Prior to joining Hindustan Times, Ritesh worked with The Pioneer and The Free Press Journal, where he covered a wide range of beats and honed his skills in political, investigative, and field reporting. His reporting is marked by exclusive stories, extensive fieldwork, and a commitment to factual, on-the-ground journalism that brings complex issues to a wider audience.Read More

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