PASIGHAT, 16 Jun: School land registration, opening of students’ bank accounts, and Aadhaar enrolment were the key issues discussed during a district-level coordination meeting convened by East Siang District Education Department here on Tuesday.
Shortage of mathematics and science teachers also figured prominently during the discussion.
It was informed during the meeting that, out of the 125 government schools, 53 have completed registration, 50 are currently undergoing the process, 11 are facing land donor related issues, and another 11 schools are situated within reserve forest area.
Several schools reported that students are facing difficulties in opening bank accounts due to lack of Aadhaar cards.
East Siang DC Sonalika Jiwani, who chaired the meeting, emphasised the urgent need for registration of school land across the district. The DC assured that the district administration would take necessary steps to resolve issues related to the land donors and reserve forest areas.
She also assured support from the district administration through deployment of Aadhaar enrolment camps and banking personnel at suitable locations whenever required. The DC said that eligible students should not be deprived of educational benefits due to lack of bank accounts.
The implementation and progress of the Mukya Mantri Shiksha Kauj Yojana, school infrastructure development, functioning of smart classrooms, operation of midday meal scheme, and the status of inclusive education were also reviewed.
The DC urged teachers to understand child psychology and identify children with special learning and developmental needs, such as dyslexia, autism, and other disorders.
The meeting also gave special attention to sanitation and cleanliness in schools.
The DC instructed all school heads to maintain clean and dust-free classrooms and ensure a healthy teaching-learning environment.
Regarding textbooks, she directed schools and the district textbook authority to ensure immediate distribution of books, so that academic activities are not hampered.
The DC reminded all heads of schools and teachers to comply with transfer and posting orders issued by the competent authorities, saying that “non-compliance would invite appropriate action.”
The DC also asked the DDSE to bring issues affecting schools, including water supply and other basic facilities, to the notice of the relevant line departments, so that timely solutions can be arranged.
She called upon all heads of institutions to work with dedication and commitment towards improving academic performance and students’ overall welfare.
BEO (Aca) John Panyang gave a presentation outlining measures and strategies to improve academic performance in the district. His presentation focused on strengthening learning outcomes, enhancing classroom practice for subject teachers, pre-board exams, periodic and unit tests, monitoring and supervision, academic improvement mechanisms, etc.
Earlier, DDSE Odhuk Tabing highlighted various educational programmes and policies, departmental initiatives, learning outcomes and key issues faced by schools in the district.
The meeting was attended by district level officials, block functionaries, and all heads of government primary schools, upper primary schools, government secondary schools, and government higher secondary schools.
