Adhere to Govt guidelines: Peerzada to CEOs

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Minister for School Education Peerzada Mohammad Sayed has directed all Chief Education Officers (CEO) to strictly adhere to the guidelines framed for streamlining the school education in the State. The Minister said this while reviewing the overall functioning of school education department, status of civil works under SSA, implementation of mid-day meals, opening & upgradation of schools in the State at a meeting of officers here today. Speaking on the occasion, the Minister reiterated his commitment to streamline the education sector and bring in accountability in spreading quality education in the State. He said no upgradation or opening of new schools, engagement of ReTs shall be carried out unless proper codal formalities as laid down under SSA, are fulfilled. The Minister also dwelt on various initiatives being taken up by the government for expansion and upgradation of education infrastructure across the State to improve the quality and reach of education, describing it the key to socio-economic development. Among others, Secretary School Education, Mr. G. A. Peer, Directors of School Education Srinagar and Jammu, Mrs Shgufta Parveen and Mrs Zahida Khan, State Director SSA, Mr. Khurshid Ahmad Reshi and Joint Directors of School Education attended the meeting. The meeting was informed that 2064 teachers were promoted as Masters, 1411 lecturers were promoted as Principals, 454 Primary Schools were opened and 1321 Primary Schools were upgraded to middle level during the current financial year. The Minister stressed upon the officers to work with missionary spirit and proper coordination with the engineering wings of SSA to ensure timely completion of construction works in the department. He asked all CEOs to submit the report of construction works every month to State Director SSA who in turn will communicate the same to the administrative department.