Teacher Asleep on Duty: Students Left to Their Own Devices in Nargol School; Teacher Caught Red-Handed
‘Janata Raid’ at Nargol Navatlav School: Villagers Find Teacher Fast Asleep on Table
In a shameful incident for the education department, a teacher at the Navatlav Primary School in Nargol, under Valsad’s Umargam taluka, was caught sleeping soundly inside the classroom. The teacher, identified as Yagnik Mohanbhai Tandel, was found napping instead of teaching his students. There had been long-standing complaints regarding this teacher’s irregularity and negligence toward his duties.
Aware local leaders conducted a surprise visit to the school and were stunned by what they saw. While the teacher was comfortably sleeping on his desk, the small children were sitting idle with no instruction. When the villagers woke him up and questioned him, the teacher offered a weak defense, saying, “I had already given the children their homework, and I fell asleep because I was up late last night.” This excuse has sparked significant outrage among the local community.
Matter Reaches Education Department: Demands for Strict Action
Following this act of indiscipline, villagers immediately notified the Education Department. Parents expressed their concern, asking, “If the ‘Guruji’ himself is sleeping in the classroom, what will happen to the future of our children?” Videos and photos of the incident have gone viral on social media, sparking a district-wide debate. Villagers are now demanding strict departmental action against the teacher.
According to Education Department rules, sleeping during duty hours is considered a serious breach of discipline. This incident in Nargol has raised major questions about the quality of education and the ethics of teachers in government schools. All eyes are now on the District Primary Education Officer (DPEO) to see what punitive measures will be taken.
Similar Woes in Kaprada and Dharampur: Parents Outraged Over ‘Lethargic’ Teachers
The issue isn’t limited to Nargol. Complaints regarding deteriorating education standards have also surfaced from remote talukas like Kaprada and Dharampur in Valsad district. In many schools here, teachers reportedly arrive late and leave well before the scheduled closing time. Taking advantage of the remote locations and infrequent visits from officials, some negligent teachers are compromising the students’ future.
Parents claim that despite repeated representations, the Deputy District Education Officer and the DPEO have failed to take concrete steps. Following the Nargol incident, parents in Kaprada and Dharampur are also demanding surprise checks and a crackdown on “work-shirkers.”
Guide for Vigilant Parents: Where and How to Complain?
If a government school in your area has teachers who are frequently absent, arrive late, or are found sleeping in class, you can complain directly to the following authorities:
- Taluka Primary Education Officer (TPEO): First, submit a written or verbal complaint to your specific taluka’s education officer.
- District Primary Education Officer (DPEO): If the issue isn’t resolved at the taluka level, contact the Valsad DPEO.
- Education Committee Chairman: A direct complaint can also be made to the Chairman of the District Panchayat Education Committee.
Key Highlights of the Incident:
| Detail | Information |
| School Name | Navatlav Primary School, Nargol |
| Teacher Name | Yagnik Mohanbhai Tandel |
| Primary Complaint | Caught sleeping in class, irregularity |
| Taluka/District | Umargam, Valsad |
The community now awaits to see if the administration will take decisive disciplinary action against the “sleeping teacher.”
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