BORDUMSA, Sep 22: The District Task Force (DTF) for Education convened a crucial meeting today at Bordumsa Panchayat Hall, under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner Vishal Sah, IAS.
The meeting, aimed at strengthening the educational framework in Changlang district, began with a welcome address by ADC Suraj Gurung, followed by an introduction of participants. DPC (ISSE) Jarma Baja outlined the objectives of the DTF and presented its ongoing initiatives.
Thirteen major agenda points were deliberated upon during the session, with emphasis on improving CBSE Board exam results through better preparedness and strategic interventions. Issues such as rationalization of teacher deployment, bottlenecks in student bank account openings, and the menace of ragging in residential schools like JNV, KGBV, and VKV were highlighted. Plans for stricter checks were agreed upon.
The Task Force also discussed the unauthorized running of private hostels and PG facilities, infrastructural gaps across educational blocks, the status of Atal Tinkering Labs and libraries, as well as the role of teachers attached to DDSE and BRC/CRC offices.
Progress under Mission Shiksha, with focus on foundation learning and surprise inspections, was reviewed. Long-term planning through bottom-up approaches, individual school plans, and consolidation of block-level roadmaps formed a key part of the discussions.
Administrative and financial issues, including Land Possession Certificates (LPC) for schools, Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) for composite grants and uniforms, and enrollment under the PM Poshan Scheme, were also reviewed.
In their concluding remarks, DDSE Rajiv Lomdak and DC Vishal Sah emphasized collaborative efforts, accountability, and innovative practices to uplift education standards across the district. The meeting ended with a vote of thanks delivered by Ongla Umbon, BRCC Bordumsa.
The session was attended by Deputy Director of School Education (DDSE) Rajiv Lomdak, ADC Bordumsa Suraj Gurung, along with Principals, Headmasters, BEO, APO, BRCCs, and CRCCs.
