The Nawabganj Block Education Officer (BEO) in Uttar Pradesh’s Bareilly district triggered a controversy after he issued an order to government primary school principals and teachers for fodder collection as part of an initiative for destitute cattle. In a letter issued on May 22, two days after summer vacations started in schools, BEO Satyadev said it was mandatory for every school to contribute 46-kg fodder and warned of departmental action in case of non-compliance. But when teachers reacted sharply to the move, a clarification letter dated May 25 stated the fodder donation drive was voluntary and that there would be “no pressure of any kind” on teachers or school staff. Basic Shiksha Adhikari (BSA) Vineeta on Friday said Satyadev was relieved of the Nawabganj BEO’s charge and had been attached with the district headquarters and asked officials to use a “restrained language” in their communications.…