Narasinghpur, (Report- Rupashree Swetapadma Mohanty): Narasinghpur College currently operates with severe staff shortages and delayed development projects. More than 25 teaching posts remain vacant at the institution. Furthermore, the college has not used a government grant of Rs 5.5 crore received for infrastructure development. Students also attend classes in more than 10 damaged classrooms because the college lacks alternative facilities.
The college started in 1978 and currently enrolls over 2,200 students. However, the lack of teaching staff affects daily academic activities across multiple departments.
The institution reports major teacher deficits in language and social science subjects. The Odia and English departments teach around 2,000 students, but only four teachers manage these classes. One of the English teachers also serves as the college principal. Consequently, a single teacher handles all regular English classes. Similarly, only two teachers manage both the Economics and Political Science departments, which have over 800 enrolled students.
In 2017, the college hired 13 guest lecturers to support various subjects. However, authorities removed these guest teachers three years ago. The college has not appointed any permanent or guest teachers since that time. This shortage directly affects teaching in Sanskrit, History, Commerce, and Science departments.
The state government allocated approximately Rs 5.5 crore in 2023 and 2024 for campus development. The planned projects include a boundary wall, a multi-purpose building, a library, an auditorium, and student hostels. The college transferred the funds to the Works Department and the Rural Development Department. However, neither department has started construction work.
College Principal Sushanta Kumar Mohapatra stated that staff shortages disrupt classroom teaching. He noted that filling the vacant positions will solve the problem. He also stated that he has sent multiple letters to the relevant government departments requesting the immediate start of construction work.
Local students and parents now demand immediate teacher recruitment, classroom repairs, and the proper use of the allocated funds. They have stated that they will organise public demonstrations if authorities do not address these issues quickly.
The college started in 1978 and currently enrolls over 2,200 students. However, the lack of teaching staff affects daily academic activities across multiple departments.
The institution reports major teacher deficits in language and social science subjects. The Odia and English departments teach around 2,000 students, but only four teachers manage these classes. One of the English teachers also serves as the college principal. Consequently, a single teacher handles all regular English classes. Similarly, only two teachers manage both the Economics and Political Science departments, which have over 800 enrolled students.
In 2017, the college hired 13 guest lecturers to support various subjects. However, authorities removed these guest teachers three years ago. The college has not appointed any permanent or guest teachers since that time. This shortage directly affects teaching in Sanskrit, History, Commerce, and Science departments.
The state government allocated approximately Rs 5.5 crore in 2023 and 2024 for campus development. The planned projects include a boundary wall, a multi-purpose building, a library, an auditorium, and student hostels. The college transferred the funds to the Works Department and the Rural Development Department. However, neither department has started construction work.
College Principal Sushanta Kumar Mohapatra stated that staff shortages disrupt classroom teaching. He noted that filling the vacant positions will solve the problem. He also stated that he has sent multiple letters to the relevant government departments requesting the immediate start of construction work.
Local students and parents now demand immediate teacher recruitment, classroom repairs, and the proper use of the allocated funds. They have stated that they will organise public demonstrations if authorities do not address these issues quickly.
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