Srinagar,February 28 (Scoop News) – With a view to review the issues related to regulation of private tuition and coaching centres in the valley, a high level meeting was convened by Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir Dr. Asgar Samoon here today. Director, School Education,
The Divisional Commissioner informed that strict action shall be taken against the college teachers who indulge in private tuitions as Government has imposed a blanket ban on private tuition by the college teachers. Similarly, private tuitions are permitted to government teachers and lecturers of School Education Department only after the duty hours. No school teacher shall be allowed to do private tuitions during the school hours. These instructions shall be implemented in letter and spirit, the Divisional Commissioner asserted.
Highlighting the importance of education in nation building, Dr. Samoon said that education is the top priority of the government and should be kept conflict free. Teachers, parents’ administration and society as a whole have a responsibility in this regard and only a participatory attitude and community effort shall raise the standards and quality of education, he said.
The meeting was informed that 72 coaching centres impart coaching to about 30,000 students in the valley. Divisional Commissioner and Director Education emphasized for adequate infrastructure and physical facilities as envisaged in government instructions issued in this behalf.
Director Education informed the meeting that 50 coaching centres have applied for registration so far.
Parents participating in the meeting put fourth suggestions with regard to registration of coaching centres, infrastructure, modernisation, separate classes of male and female students, regulation of fee and mode of payment on monthly basis instead of advance in lump-sum and shifting of coaching centres from civilian areas. Divisional Commissioner asked the Director Education to examine the suggestions and take necessary steps in this regard.
Divisional Commissioner asked the coaching centres to adopt some bright poor children and sponsor their coaching. He also stressed the importance of operation of coaching centres from different corners of the city so that students have not to travel long distances while availing tuition facilities.
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