With a view to improve quality of education in schools, the State Government has decided that officers of all the departments from now onwards will inspect the schools and inform the local administration if they find any irregularities.
Chief Secretary Vivek Dhand has directed the officers of all departments to inspect the schools during their field visits and assess the schools on half-a-dozen points.
Similarly the School Education Department has directed the head masters of primary and medium English schools to remain present in the village meeting and to inform parents about the steps taken for the improvement of intellectual ability of the students and examination results.
The Chief Secretary had sent a letter to all additional chief secretaries, principal secretaries, secretary and department heads announcing that the State Government has decided to celebrate 2014-2015 as the ‘Year of Excellence’ to bring improvement in quality of education.
To achieve the goal, It was mandatory for the State, District and Janpad level officers to inspect at least one school during their official tour to any area.
During their inspection they should gather information on the availability of the teachers and students and hold discussions on course curriculum with teachers, check availability of study materials and gather information on the management of mid-day meal scheme.
They have also been told to check other facilities like drinking water and toilet, and inform the district collector and suggest him measures in case they find any shortfall.
On the other hand, the School Education Department in its circular has directed the panchayats and Rural Development Department to hold village meeting scheduled to be held on October 2 and April 14 in the premises of the schools.