Secy Edu Bhanu Prabha reviews School infrastructure, remedial classes in Kargil

KARGIL: Administrative Secretary of the School Education Department, Union Territory of Ladakh, Bhanu Prabha, IAS, on Sunday inspected eight educational institutions in the Shakar–Chiktan Zone of Kargil district to review academic performance, school infrastructure, hostel facilities and measures aimed at improving students’ learning outcomes.

The visit covered Government Middle School Sanjak, Government Primary School Samuna, Government High School Yokma Kharbu, Government Middle School Lamsu, Government Higher Secondary School Shakar, Government Higher Secondary School Hagnis, Government Middle School Khardoon Chiktan and Government Higher Secondary School Chiktan.

During the inspections, the Administrative Secretary reviewed the availability and maintenance of educational infrastructure, the functioning of hostels and the implementation of remedial classes intended to address learning gaps and strengthen students’ understanding of core subjects. Particular attention was given to the functioning of the newly established Netaji Hostels and the facilities being provided to students.

Bhanu Prabha also interacted with students, parents, teaching and non-teaching staff, and members of civil society at various locations. The interactions provided an opportunity to assess academic activities, review remedial teaching initiatives and understand the challenges confronting educational institutions in the zone.

Emphasising the need to strengthen academic standards, she called for the effective implementation of remedial classes, proper maintenance of school infrastructure and improvements in hostel facilities. She also stressed coordinated efforts among school heads, teachers, parents and the concerned authorities to ensure that students receive adequate academic support and have access to a conducive learning environment.

Parents and members of civil society welcomed the visit and expressed appreciation for the department’s efforts to improve educational standards, upgrade infrastructure and strengthen student welfare facilities, particularly for children from remote and border areas.

The Administrative Secretary was accompanied by the nominated councillor, Chief Education Officer Kargil, Zonal Education Officer of the Shakar–Chiktan Zone, BJP Mandal President Kacho Shamim and other concerned officials and representatives.