The government has taken commendable steps to uplift government schools by providing infrastructure, digital tools, free education, and schemes like Gunotsav, an initiative meant to evaluate and improve school performance. However, despite these efforts, the true objective of Gunotsav is being compromised.

Instead of being a tool for long-term growth, Gunotsav has turned into a "make-up session" where schools rush to hide flaws rather than fix them. Teachers and staff, who should be focusing on student learning, are busy creating an illusion of perfection.

This is not just an issue—it is a wake-up call for genuine reform!

Where Gunotsav is Falling Short

Temporary Fixes Over Long-Term Improvements

Gunotsav should be a platform for honest self-assessment, but in reality, schools:

·         Engage in last-minute beautification—fixing walls, decorating classrooms, and hiding weaknesses rather than solving them.

·         Create fabricated records just to pass the evaluation.

·         Shift their focus from actual learning to rehearsed performances, where students memorize answers instead of understanding concepts.

Learning Becomes Secondary

The core purpose of education—teaching and learning—is put on hold before Gunotsav.

• Teachers are more occupied with setting up documents than teaching students.
• Classrooms turn into training centers for staged responses rather than places of active learning.
• The whole process misses the real goal: improving student learning outcomes.

Fear-Based Compliance, Not Constructive Growth

Schools fear negative ratings, which leads to cover-ups instead of honesty.

·          Real weaknesses remain hidden because schools don't want to admit them.

·         The focus shifts to pleasing evaluators rather than genuine improvement.

·         Without addressing actual problems, how can we expect real progress?

How Can Gunotsav Fulfill Its True Purpose?

Unannounced, Surprise Inspections – Instead of scheduled visits, random checks will ensure schools maintain quality throughout the year, not just for evaluation day.

·         Student-Centered Evaluation – Instead of paperwork, Gunotsav should assess:
      How well students understand subjects (not just memorized answers).

·         Teacher effectiveness through real classroom observations.

·         Consistency in education throughout the year.

Teacher Responsibility & Year-Round Accountability –

·         Teachers should be evaluated based on actual student learning, not just attendance or infrastructure.

·         Introduce rewards and penalties based on performance.

·         Continuous training programs to help teachers improve their methods.

Involve Parents & Communities –

·         Parents should have a say in school progress and be part of evaluation committees.

·         Schools should have monthly progress reports shared with local communities.

Gunotsav Should Be a Movement, Not a One-Week Event!

Gunotsav was introduced with good intentions, but it needs serious reforms to become an effective tool for change. If we want government schools to truly succeed, we must:

• Ensure year-round learning improvements instead of last-minute fixes.
• Hold schools accountable for real education, not just external appearances.
• Make teachers responsible for genuine progress, not just for evaluation day.

The government has given everything—resources, funding, and initiatives like Gunotsav. Now, it’s time to ensure these efforts bring real change.

If Gunotsav is fixed, government schools will no longer be a backup option—they will become the first choice for every child!

It’s time to turn Gunotsav into a revolution for real education !