DDC for action against management of poor performing schools

Excelsior Correspondent

Dr Shahid Iqbal Choudhary chairing a meeting at Udhampur.
Dr Shahid Iqbal Choudhary chairing a meeting at Udhampur.

UDHAMPUR, May 30: The District Development Commissioner, Udhampur, Dr Shahid Iqbal Choudhary convened a review meeting of Chief Education Officer, DEPO, DIET, Zonal Education Officers, Zonal Education Planning Officers, Principals of Higher Secondary Schools, and Headmasters of High Schools in the district.
The DDC reviewed the performance of various schools and educational zones viz-a-viz results of various classes, school dropout, additional class room construction, mid day meal, construction of toilets, school development, sports events, debates, science exhibitions, teacher training, maintenance of punctuality, functioning of Village Education Committees, parent-teacher meets and exposure tours for students.
Taking serious note of the poor performance of various educational zones, complaints regarding poor construction work and issues related to specific schools ,the DDC directed the CEO for fixing responsibilities of the delinquent officials of the department.
Dr Shahid called upon the officers to furnish monthly calendar of schools and zones for sports activities, cultural programmes, exposure tours, science exhibitions, debate competitions, essay writing contests at zonal and district level, poetry and language competition. Students will be rewarded for their performance on monthly basis.
Later, Dr Shahid convened a meeting of PHE department and reviewed the status of water supply in urban and rural areas, supply schemes, and tanker services, maintenance of filtration plants, staff position, village committees and also complaint cells.
Department has been directed to ensure prompt response of field officials for public grievances, supply breakdown and other urgent requirements.