India, April 1 -- Ludhiana The frequent deployment of computer teachers for election duties has created a setback for students in government schools, say educators. With teachers from other subjects stepping in to fill the gap, students have reported lack of proper instruction and difficulty in practical learning in computer education.

As per information, nearly 600 computer teachers are employed in government schools across the district, but more than 10% of them are assigned to election duties for most of the year. As a result, they are unable to take regular classes for computer education.

Government Senior Secondary School, Basti Jodhewal, has around 2,500 students. However, as per the officials privy to the matter, the school has o...