Srinagar: In a major initiative to strengthen school-community engagement and enhance student performance, Directorate of School Education Kashmir (DSEK) has announced a comprehensive region-wide officers’ visit to schools, coinciding with parent-teacher meetings (PTMs) scheduled across Kashmir from August 9, 2025.
Demonstrating leadership by example, Director School Education Kashmir, Dr. G.N. Itoo Friday visited remote and hilly seasonal schools at Tosamaidan and interacted with the students, teachers and community members.
Director was apprised about the main issues of the seasonal schools and assured the timely disposal of the same. He reiterated the commitment of the Government for ensuring quality education in every school of Jammu and Kashmir.
Dr Itoo also visited many schools of Khag zone of Budgam district, including Government Middle School Alamnag and BMS Poshkar. He participated in the PTMs, held a mass parent interaction, and commended the spirit of collaboration witnessed at the grassroots level.
During the visit, Director appreciated the remarkable presentations by students and announced special student exposure programmes. As a personal gesture of encouragement, he donated Rs.5000 from his own resources to support student activities, calling upon schools across the region to emulate the same spirit of participatory education.
“Parent-teacher meetings are a cornerstone for educational success. Through the active involvement of our officers, we aim to make these interactions more impactful and inclusive. This initiative is our shared responsibility to uplift education standards in Kashmir,” Dr. Itoo said.
Meanwhile, all parents and guardians have been urged to attend the PTMs on August 9, 2025, and play a proactive role in shaping the educational journey of their children. Schools have been asked to ensure a welcoming and inclusive environment to encourage maximum participation.