BOMDILA, 28 May: West Kameng Deputy Commissioner Dr Dilip Kumar reviewed the academic performance of students, staffing position, and implementation of programmes under the ISSE and PM Poshan during a review meeting of the Department of Education held here on Thursday.
During the meeting, it was informed that the acute shortage of subject teachers has directly affected the results in various state board and CBSE examinations. The matter regarding the requirement of teachers has already been placed before the government.
Dr Kumar informed that he would personally visit schools to obtain firsthand understanding of the problems being faced and make efforts to mitigate them wherever possible.
He called upon all stakeholders to work in coordination with various departments to ensure better educational outcomes in the district.
Earlier, the DC also reviewed the status of direct benefit transfer (DBT) and students’ bank accounts in the presence of the DDSE, branch managers of various banks, block education officers (BEOs), BRCCs, CRCCs, heads of schools, school management committee (SMC) members, parents, and students.
During the meeting, the DBT status and issues related to students’ bank accounts were discussed in detail. It was informed that the department has achieved 88.33 per cent DBT coverage for students so far. The deputy commissioner directed all concerned to ensure 100 per cent achievement in DBT implementation and opening/verification of students’ bank accounts by June.
He advised schools to make coordinated efforts with all stakeholders and administrative officers to achieve the target within the stipulated timeline. (DIPRO)
