School Education Department Considers Mandate for Govt Employees to Enrol Children in Govt Schools
School Education Department May Require Govt Employees to Enrol Children in Govt Schools
Stakeholders’ Views Invited After Doda Resident Voices Concerns Over Teaching Standards in Public Schools
SRINAGAR, May 2 (JKNS): The School Education Department in Jammu and Kashmir is contemplating a proposal to mandate government employees to enrol their children in public schools. The initiative aims to boost student enrolment and enhance the quality of education in government institutions. The department has sought feedback from stakeholders after a citizen from Doda opposed the move, raising concerns about gaps in teaching standards in government schools.
According to official documents reviewed by news agency JKNS, the proposal is presently under discussion. The School Education Department has invited input from key stakeholders such as the Director of SCERT, Secretary of JKBOSE, Directors of School Education for both Jammu and Kashmir, and the Project Director of Samagra Shiksha.
The discussions were initiated after a detailed representation was received from a resident of Doda, highlighting concerns and suggestions related to the potential move. The representation has since been forwarded to senior education officials and chief education officers across the Jammu division for inputs.
A communication issued by the undersecretary of the department directed education heads to furnish their views on the matter at the earliest. The Chief Education Officer, Udhampur, has already circulated the representation among zonal officers and school heads, seeking feedback within three days.
Sources in the department said the idea behind the proposal is to restore public trust in government schools by leading through example and ensuring that government employees actively participate in the system they serve.
Meanwhile, the representation in which a citizen from Doda outlines concerns over teaching standards and demands quality checks. Among the suggestions included are competency tests for Rehbar-e-Taleem (ReT) teachers and enhanced monitoring of school functioning, enrolment, and infrastructure.
The letter also raises issues regarding the qualifications and appointment process of some teachers, urging the government to ensure that only qualified and capable individuals remain in the education sector. (JKNS)
