In schools in Hammam, Andhra Pradesh, a case of magnetic belt sales to teachers in government schools was discovered. One individual visited several educational institutions, claiming to be sent by the central government.
He stated that he had arrived to distribute these belts as part of the Arogya Setu initiative. Through this person, the belts were sold to teachers for a price ranging from 300 to 350 rupees.
After this incident became known, the Department of Education began gathering information. Shailadja, an employee of the Hammam Urban Mandal Education Department, spoke with teachers from the relevant schools. The investigation revealed that some teachers had indeed purchased the belts from this individual.
Education department employee Shailadja reported that this person visited government schools in the areas of Shantinagar, Naya Bazar, and Rajendra Nagar in Hammam. He claimed to have come on behalf of Arogya Setu and also stated that the central government had dispatched him to sell magnetic belts in the schools. The man offered the belts to teachers in the price range of 300 to 350 rupees. Some teachers believed his words and bought the belts.
Upon receiving information about this situation, MEO Shailadja contacted the teachers of the respective schools. She asked them if anyone had come to the school claiming to be a representative of Arogya Setu or the central government. The teachers informed her about the belt sales. Following this, Shailadja clarified that neither the central government nor Arogya Setu had authorized any person to enter schools and sell magnetic belts. Furthermore, no official directives on this matter had been issued.
The education department employee emphasized that unauthorized representation as being affiliated with the central government or Arogya Setu without permission is improper. She made it clear that selling goods under the guise of government institutions is unacceptable.
This incident raised questions about the infiltration of outsiders into government schools and the sale of goods under the pretense of official affiliation. Some teachers purchased the belts. The education department employee also held discussions with the teachers to confirm all details of the case.
