SRINAGAR: The School Education Department of Jammu and Kashmir is considering a proposal to make it mandatory for government employees to admit their children to government-run schools—an initiative to improve enrolment and strengthen public education institutions.
As per official documents, the proposal is currently under deliberation, and the department has sought feedback from major stakeholders, including the Director SCERT, Secretary JKBOSE, Directors of School Education (Jammu/Kashmir), and the Project Director, Samagra Shiksha.
The discussions were initiated after a detailed representation was received from a resident of Doda, highlighting concerns and suggestions related to the potential move. The representation has since been forwarded to senior education officials and Chief Education Officers across the Jammu division for inputs.
A communication issued by the Under Secretary of the department directed education heads to furnish their views on the matter at the earliest. The Chief Education Officer, Udhampur, has already circulated the representation among zonal officers and school heads, seeking feedback within three days.
Sources in the department said the idea behind the proposal is to restore public trust in government schools by leading through example and ensuring that government employees actively participate in the system they serve.
Meanwhile, the representation from the Doda citizen outlines concerns over teaching standards and demands quality checks. Among the suggestions are competency tests for Rehbar-e-Taleem (ReT) teachers and enhanced monitoring of school functioning, enrolment, and infrastructure.
The letter also raises issues regarding the qualifications and appointment process of some teachers, urging the government to ensure that only qualified and capable individuals remain in the education sector. (JKNS)
