Interacts with teachers, stresses literacy improvement
BANDIPORA, JANUARY 31: Deputy Commissioner Bandipora, Indu Kanwal Chib, on Saturday undertook a tour of Sumlar and Aragam villages to review the status of ongoing and proposed developmental initiatives in the area.
During her visit to Sumlar village, the Deputy Commissioner reviewed the process for identification of suitable land for the establishment of a receiving station and assessed the related ground-level requirements. She emphasized the need for timely coordination among the concerned departments to ensure smooth and efficient execution of the project.
Later, the Deputy Commissioner visited Aragam Book Village and took stock of the progress achieved under the unique initiative. Situated in a scenic locale, the village’s natural beauty offers a serene and inspiring environment for visitors, fostering creativity and thoughtful reflection.
On the occasion, the Deputy Commissioner appreciated the efforts made so far and reiterated the administration’s commitment to promoting Aragam as a hub of knowledge, culture, and literary engagement.
Deputy Commissioner Bandipora held an interaction with teachers from different educational zones of the district at the VC Room, Mini Secretariat Bandipora, to review learning outcomes and the education scenario in the district.
On the occasion, the Deputy Commissioner expressed concern over the declining literacy rate in the district. She also flagged poor performance of some schools in recent board examinations.
During the interaction, the DC emphasised effective implementation of NEP-2020, particularly Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE), and highlighted the need to bridge communication gaps between parents and school administrations. Stress was laid on improving PTM participation, promoting co-curricular activities, reducing absenteeism through community mobilisation, and adopting best practices from well-performing schools.
The Deputy Commissioner urged teachers to lead change by focusing on career counselling and skill development, assuring full administrative support to improve learning outcomes and literacy levels in Bandipora.
During the interaction, the Deputy Commissioner invited inputs from teachers on strengthening academic standards and upgrading educational infrastructure in the district. Teachers offered valuable feedback and shared constructive suggestions to enhance teaching-learning processes and academic performance in schools.
