Bokaro Deputy Commissioner (DC) Vijaya Jadhav chaired a meeting at the Town Hall auditorium to review preparations for the matriculation and intermediate exams starting February 11. The meeting was attended by Police Superintendent Manoj Swargiary, SDO Chas Pranjal Dhanda, SDO Bermo Mukesh Machhua, District Education Officer (DEO) Jagarnath Lohra, and other officials, including center superintendents and magistrates.
DC Jadhav emphasized the need for strict measures to ensure fair and smooth examinations. She directed officials to maintain CCTV surveillance at all exam centers, ensure basic amenities such as electricity, clean toilets, and drinking water, and secure proper handling of question papers and answer sheets.
Police and magistrates were instructed to coordinate efficiently for the transportation and safeguarding of examination materials. BDOs and COs were asked to inspect all centers and address any shortcomings promptly.
The DEO reported that 25,910 students will appear for the matriculation exam at 63 centers, while 23,436 students will take the intermediate exam at 44 centers. Question papers and answer sheets will be stored securely in designated banks and treasuries.
SP Manoj Swargiary assured that police stations would remain on high alert, and responsibilities would be carried out with utmost coordination to ensure incident-free exams.
Officials also briefed participants on guidelines issued by Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC) and the state government, stressing the importance of a malpractice-free examination environment.