Excelsior Correspondent
LEH, May 21: In order to review the progress of two important Centrally sponsored schemes, Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) and Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA), a meeting was convened by District Development Commissioner (DDC), Leh Saugat Biswas.
Starting the meeting with the review of status of various infrastructure components under SSA, the DDC took a serious note of incomplete Primary School buildings in Raichann Farol Turtuk, Yul Turtuk, Bari Turtuk, Youlkham and Skurbuchan despite timely availability of funds. He directed the respective ZEOs to finish these works in a scheduled manner.
On the issue of availability of functional toilets with running water facilities through electric motors in schools for both boys and girls, the DDC highlighted that provision of these facilities is a mandatory requirement as directed by the Apex Court. In this regard, all the SDMs have been directed to visit girl’s schools in their respective sub-divisions and report on the functional status of toilets to DDC.
On the issue of incomplete toilets, the concerned ZEOs were directed to conclude the works in the next 20 days. The DDC also directed the concerned Junior Engineers to alter the prototype and design of toilets if needed to suit local conditions.
Discussing the usage of various school grants available under SSA, Biswas noted the lack of spending from the department and instructed the Chief Education Officer to make strategies for re-appropriation of funds for various activities, most importantly for purchase of school furniture for the students. All the concerned ZEOs were also directed to submit within a week details of expenditure reports on Teacher Learning Equipments (TLE) and Learning Corner Grant.
On the issue of training of teachers by DIET, marking a shift from previous years, the DDC directed the CEO to focus on Science, English and Geography training modules along with Urdu. The DDC highlighted the importance of laboratory facilities for students and asked the CEO to make all defunct laboratories functional within 10 days. The DDC released grant for procurement of teaching and learning material for 250 teachers teaching science and geography across the district.
On the issue of quality Computer Education, the lack of specialised Computer Teachers in the district was highlighted and it was decided to work out a strategy for arranging resource persons till permanent teachers are available.
Reviewing the status of construction works under RMSA, the Deputy Commissioner directed the Superintending Engineer PWD, Leh to complete the ongoing construction works at High School Tyakshi and Achinathang by July 15, 2015. The respective SDMs have been directed to inspect the progress and submit reports with photographs to the DDC.
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