Ganderbal: Deputy Commissioner Ganderbal Shreya Singhal on Thursday reviewed the functioning of government schools, educational infrastructure and implementation of key education schemes across the district, stressing the need to strengthen facilities and ensure effective execution of programmes.
The review meeting, held at the Mini Secretariat Complex, assessed the availability of essential facilities in schools, including drinking water, electricity and toilets, with particular focus on the availability and functional status of girls’ toilets. Student enrolment in government schools was also reviewed.
The Deputy CEO presented details of the infrastructure and functioning of government schools across Ganderbal.
Singhal also reviewed the progress of initiatives aimed at promoting innovation, scientific learning and skill development among students, including Atal Tinkering Labs, AGHAAZ and Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) labs.
The implementation of key education programmes, including PM POSHAN, ULLAS, Inclusive Education and PM SHRI Schools, was also assessed during the meeting.
The meeting was attended by Chief Planning Officer Shahnawaz Ahmad Khan, executive engineers of the Roads and Buildings Division Kangan and Rural Engineering Wing, Chief Education Officer Ganderbal, Principal of the District Institute of Education and Training (DIET), Deputy Chief Education Officer, Zonal Education Officers and other concerned officials.