Excelsior Correspondent
Srinagar, Feb 8: While stating that 60 percent of textbooks have been delivered to schools across Kashmir, the Directorate of School Education (DESK) today assured that students will not suffer due to a shortage of books.
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Speaking to media persons here, Director of School Education, Kashmir, Dr. G.N. Itoo, said they are in the process of formulating a roadmap in response to the recently published ASER survey.
“As of now, 60 percent of books have been delivered to schools, and distribution is ongoing. We will ensure 100 percent availability of books before schools reopen,” he said.
He added that the Government’s decision to restore the November session was made on short notice, requiring time for JKBOSE to complete the necessary groundwork.
“The Education Minister also directed the authorities to ensure the timely distribution of books. We will not let any student suffer due to a lack of books-we are on it,” he said.
The Director further informed that book banks have been set up in schools, stocked with old textbook sets for student use.
“Currently, 200 winter tutorial sessions are being conducted across Kashmir, with 33,000 students enrolled. They have been provided with old book sets to ensure their studies are not disrupted,” he said.
To streamline school education, he noted that the Government has initiated a process under which 122 principals have been promoted.
“In the coming months, vacancies will be filled to enhance monitoring and improve the delivery of quality education,” he said.
Regarding the ASER survey, Itoo stated that a special team has been formed to analyze the findings and develop a roadmap to address the identified gaps.
“The administrative department has already held a meeting on this matter. SCERT, JKBOSE, and the Directorates have been directed to draft a roadmap to tackle infrastructure deficiencies, capacity-building issues, and student exposure. We will submit this roadmap to the Government,” he said.
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