Ludhiana, Oct. 4 -- With many government school teachers drafted for upcoming Census duties, serious concerns have emerged regarding how educational institutions will manage classes and maintain regular teaching schedules during the absence of staff, particularly in already understaffed schools.

According to an official letter issued on October 1 by the office of the sub-divisional magistrate (SDM), Ludhiana East, training for Census 2027 (Phase 2) is scheduled to commence on Monday.

Trainees were instructed to report on Saturday solely to mark their attendance. Because schools remained open on Saturday, the directive created immediate administrative hurdles for educators struggling to balance mandatory government duties with classroom ...