By Admin 
In Sriganganagar district of Rajasthan, the education officer has issued an order regarding making children Santa Claus on the occasion of Christmas Day on 25th December. This order will be applicable to both government and private schools. The order states that the district is a Hindu and Sikh dominated area and it is not appropriate to impose any kind of tradition on children.
This decision has been taken citing the complaint given by Sukhjit Singh Atwal, District President of Bharat Tibet Cooperation Forum. The Education Department says that this order has been issued with the aim of ensuring respect for the sensitivities and they also say that no pressure of any kind should be put on the children.
Highlights of the order
In all private and government schools, children will not be pressurized to become Santa Claus. If this type of pressure is put in any school, the department will take action as per rules. At the same time, if a complaint is received by a parent or organization, the concerned organization itself will be responsible. The order has become a topic of discussion in the education world and the local community is considering it as a sensitive and appropriate step.
It is necessary to stop unnecessary pressure – Education Department
It has been mentioned in the complaint that Sriganganagar district is mainly a Sanatan Hindu and Sikh dominated area and Christian families are negligible here. Despite this, for the past years, children in schools were being forced to make Santa Claus on Christmas Day. The Education Department has clarified that such a program creates unnecessary pressure on children and it is necessary to stop it. The order has directed schools to respect social traditions and keep cultural differences in mind.
This order of the Education Department in Sriganganagar gives a clear message that it is necessary to respect cultural and religious diversity. Children will not be pressurized to follow any tradition and schools have been instructed to be cautious in this direction in their programmes. Through this decision, the Education Department has given priority to the protection of mental and social interests of children and has held schools responsible for following the rules to avoid any dispute in future.