Excelsior Correspondent
RAJOURI, Dec 5: In a firm and uncompromising move to strengthen accountability in the district’s education system, Chief Education Officer Rajouri, Mohammad Hafiz today placed two Govt teachers under suspension, withheld salary of the staff of 11 schools for poor performance/ various violations and issued notices to 34 other schools for not providing Mid-Day Meals to the students.
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The action has been taken by the CEO against the erring staff members following an extensive inspection drive across various schools in the district.
The Cluster-level teams, constituted by the CEO Rajouri, inspected schools to assess Mid-Day Meal (MDM) compliance, academic standards, staff punctuality and their reports revealed widespread discrepancies.
Based on the findings, the CEO issued explanation notices to 34 schools for failing to adhere to MDM guidelines and not serving meals as per the approved menu. These schools have been directed to submit their responses within a strict timeframe, failing which further disciplinary action will follow.
Taking a tougher stand on academic negligence, the CEO withheld the salaries of all the staff members in 11 schools where serious lapses in academic performance were observed. Out of these 11 schools, 7 were also found violating the MDM menu, and 2 schools did not cook MDM at all, reflecting a clear disregard for student welfare and departmental instructions.
In another stern action, two staff members who were found absent from duty as they left school after marking their attendance, were placed under immediate suspension. These teachers are- Farnaz Kouser from GPS Dhara Pathana( Zone Thanna) and Mohd Altaf from GPC Nambla Kalyan.
The CEO described this conduct as unacceptable and a direct betrayal of professional responsibility. He made it clear that such dereliction will not be tolerated under any circumstances. Hafiz emphasized that ensuring quality education and nutritious meals for students is a top priority, and any lapse—whether academic, administrative, or disciplinary—will invite strict punitive measures. He also directed ZEOs and cluster heads to closely monitor compliance and ensure that all corrective steps are implemented promptly.
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