Education needs practical leadership.
Kerala’s General Education Minister V. Sivankutty seems to be pushing strange and impractical ideas without proper thought or consultation. His latest plan to remove the concept of "backbenchers" in classrooms appears to be inspired by a Malayalam movie rather than real educational needs.
In many government and aided schools, only two or three students are enrolled per class due to low admissions, making the idea of eliminating backbenches meaningless.Policies based on cinema themes only show how disconnected the minister is from ground realities in education.
This is not the first time the minister has come up with questionable suggestions. His earlier proposal to shift the summer vacation to June and July during Kerala's peak monsoon season, was met with strong public criticism. It shows poor understanding of the state's weather and school schedules.
Meanwhile, his idea of introducing a five-star menu in schools, though it may sound appealing, has left school heads worried about budget, logistics, and practicality. Instead of chasing fancy ideas, the minister should focus on improving student enrollment, ensuring teacher availability, and upgrading facilities.
Education needs practical leadership, not gimmicks.
-K A Solaman
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