Teachers in Sardarpur tehsil remain occupied with Special Intensive Revision (SIR) work even though nearly all tasks—99.69 percent completion at 273 polling stations—have been finished. Parents and students have expressed concern as board exams start in early February 2026, and the absence of teachers has already affected classroom instruction for 37 days, with another 15 days expected before teachers return. The Election Commission of India extended the SIR deadline from December 11 to December 26, allowing Booth Level Officers (BLOs) and teachers performing election duties to stay away from classrooms despite the minor remaining work.
SIR Work Timeline and Its Impact on Students
The SIR initiative began on November 4, 2025, initially scheduled to conclude by December 4. With multiple extensions, the total period has now reached 52 days. While the work at most polling stations is nearly complete, teachers continue to cite SIR responsibilities to avoid returning to schools. This situation has hampered student preparation, potentially affecting their board exam performance. Although school principals and officials recognize the issue, they cannot compel teachers to resume teaching until the SIR process is officially over.
Teacher Deployment and Administrative Details
Out of 273 BLOs in Sardarpur, more than 100 officers oversee polling stations with 900–1,000 voters each. Each BLO is assisted by one additional teacher, resulting in around 373 teachers actively involved in SIR duties. Additionally, 100 more teachers work as supervisors, further reducing classroom presence. Officials, including Collector Priyank Mishra and District Education Officer Keshav Verma, stated they cannot interfere with ongoing SIR activities. Meanwhile, the School Management Committee and Assistant Commissioner of Tribal Affairs Narottam Barkade have raised concerns, emphasizing that teaching and exam preparation should take precedence and suggesting that SIR work could be conducted during summer vacation instead.
