Collector for overhaul of education system

In a scathing indictment of the district’s education system, District Collector AS Dinesh Kumar has vowed to undertake a comprehensive overhaul to address the issues of low literacy rates and inadequate enrolment. During a high-level meeting held on Thursday, Kumar expressed deep concern over the prevailing state of education and outlined a robust action plan to rectify the situation.
To improve the infrastructure of schools, the Collector announced a substantial allocation of Rs 2.5 crore. This fund will be utilised for essential upgrades and improvements to create a conducive learning environment for students. Emphasising the significance of digital identity, Kumar mandated Aadhaar enrollment for all students and warned of strict disciplinary action against schools resorting to proxy teaching.
In a bid to enhance transparency and accountability, the Collector proposed the implementation of facial recognition systems to monitor the attendance of both students and teachers. Additionally, he directed the formation of school education committees, empowering local communities to address critical issues such as access to clean water, electricity, and hygienic sanitation facilities on the school premises.
Recognising the pivotal role of effective teaching methodologies, Kumar stressed the importance of comprehensive lesson planning.
To incentivise academic excellence, a grading system will be introduced, with a focus on improving the performance of underachieving students. To equip teachers with the necessary skills, the Collector announced plans for specialised training programmes to enhance their subject-specific knowledge.
The meeting also addressed the critical aspect of student health and well-being. The distribution of essential student kits, along with proactive measures to combat sickle cell anaemia, was discussed. To prevent the spread of vector-borne diseases, the Collector directed officials to implement comprehensive mosquito control measures in all schools. District Education Officer P. Brahmaji Rao and other senior officials were present at the meeting and pledged their full support to the Collector’s initiatives.
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