SYED AJAZ
Pulwama 25 April (KNS): Deputy Commissioner Pulwama Dr. Raghav Langer today Convened a meeting to review the scenario of Education related activities and progress of Online and e - learning courses being carried out by Education Department in the district.

The meeting was attended by Additional Deputy Commissioner Pulwama ,Awantipora, Tral, Chief Education Officer, District Education Planning Officer, ZEO’s and other officials.

Chief Education Officer Pulwama apprised the Deputy commissioner about the online and e-learning initiatives taken by the Education Department for engaging the students in studies while staying at their homes amid lockdown.
He said Specially designed study modules have been delivered through WhatsAppz to all the students to ensure students continue ensure that students continue their education.

It was informed that there are 38 thousand students studying in Govt Schools in the district, in which 14000 students are getting classes through various online and social media platforms where as 16000 students have been provided home assignments.

In addition Live tele classes are that are telecasted on DD Kashir and AIR Radio , recorded classes are telecasted through local Cable Network on Solace Channel from 7:00 am to 10:00 am . Moreover Lecture series through Facebook Live and YouTube are also ensured on daily basis.

Speaking on the occasion, Deputy commissioner urged upon the concerned officers to make every effort for the implementation of initiatives taken by the Education Department regarding online classes for the students so that the loss is compensated through these virtual media. DC also directed ADC’s to conduct zonal level meetings with Private School owners and sought details of curricular activities and e-learning process initiated by them to the students .
He also directed them to submit a report regarding the action taken by Private schools in this regard.
It is pertinent to mention that around 50000 students are enrolled in private schools in pulwama.