DSEK visits Sopore, acknowledges shortage of staff, promises rationalisation
Sopore, Nov 27: Director of School Education, Kashmir, Naseer Ahmad Wani, on Thursday, paid a visit to Government Boys Higher Secondary School (GBHSS) Sopore to oversee the ongoing annual board examinations.
Accompanied by Chief Education Officer (CEO) Baramulla and other senior officials, the director inspected various examination halls, interacted with the supervisory staff, and reviewed the overall functioning of the exam centres.
After a thorough inspection, Wani expressed satisfaction over the arrangements put in place at the institution.
He praised the school administration for maintaining discipline and ensuring a smooth and transparent examination process.
“The arrangements for the conduct of exams are very proper and up to the mark,” he said, acknowledging the efforts of the local education authorities in facilitating a fair and hassle-free examination environment for students.
During his visit, the director, addressing the media, was questioned about several long-standing issues faced by government schools in Sopore.
Responding to concerns regarding schools operating from rented buildings, Wani assured that the matter is already under review.
He said that further action would be taken once he receives a detailed report from the Chief Education Officer (CEO), Baramulla.
“We will look into it thoroughly as soon as the complete report is submitted,” he said.
Addressing the issue of staff shortages in various government educational institutions across north Kashmir, the director acknowledged the challenge but affirmed that the department was actively working to resolve it.
He said the rationalisation of staff would be carried out during the winter to ensure optimum deployment and that efforts were underway to fill all vacant posts at the earliest.
“We are trying our best to address staff deficiency and ensure that no school suffers due to a lack of manpower,” Wani assured.
The director’s visit to GBHSS Sopore not only reaffirmed the department’s commitment to maintaining high standards in exam management but also brought renewed hope regarding long-pending infrastructural and administrative issues in the region.
