A turf war between the Department of School Education and Literacy and the Department of Women and Child Development has reached the office of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. The conflict arises from the decision to start LKG and UKG sections in government schools, leading to resistance from anganwadi workers concerned about job loss. The CM has directed LK Atheeq to facilitate discussions between the departments for a resolution. 262 schools were permitted to introduce kindergarten classes in 2023.Departments at loggerheads over LKG-UKG in Karnataka government schools
A turf war between the Department of School Education and Literacy and the Department of Women and Child Development has reached the office of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. The conflict arises from the decision to start LKG and UKG sections in government schools, leading to resistance from anganwadi workers concerned about job loss. The CM has directed LK Atheeq to facilitate discussions between the departments for a resolution. 262 schools were permitted to introduce kindergarten classes in 2023.
