Nagaland MP seeks clarification on poor performance govt schools

Dimapur, Nov 10 (UNI) Nagaland's lone Lok Sabha MP S Supongmeren Jamir on Tuesday sought clarification from the education department on the reasons behind the comparatively better academic performance of private schools than government schools. Stressing that education at the foundational level must not be overlooked, the MP called upon the department to give equal importance to primary and elementary education. Addressing the District Development Coordination and Monitoring Committee (DISHA) meeting for Zunheboto district at the DC's conference hall, he said private schools, despite having comparatively fewer facilities, limited staff and lower salaries, were producing better academic results, while government…