JK Teachers Forum Calls on DC Bandipora, Seeks Intervention to Improve Primary, Middle School Education

 

Convener News Desk

 

Bandipora, Dec 22: Jammu and Kashmir Teachers Forum on Monday expressed concern over the declining standards of education at primary and middle school level in government schools and sought immediate intervention from district administration Bandipora to fill the gaps.

 

In a statement issued to Kashmir Convener, official spokesperson of JKTF said a delegation of the forum on Monday called on Deputy Commissioner Bandipora Indu Kanwal Chib and discussed various issues pertaining to education sector and offered few solutions as well.

 

The delegation said the misplaced priorities of posting surplus staff in high and higher secondary schools has taken toll on the elementary classes that is the foundation of the whole education system. “If we focus on primary schools, the rest of the classes will gradually show improvement,” they added.

 

Spokesperson said they highlighted multiple systemic and structural challenges adversely affecting academic quality, institutional functioning and teacher morale. He said that Bandipora, once known for its strong intellectual and educational legacy, is witnessing a steady erosion in learning standards, which requires immediate and well-planned corrective measures.

 

During the interaction, the JKTF delegation pointed out several key issues, including an improper pupil–teacher ratio due to faulty rationalisation, frequent deployment of teachers for non-teaching duties, lack of recognition and incentives for dedicated classroom teachers, prolonged engagement of cultural coordinators outside their academic responsibilities, non-availability of sweepers in schools, and an acute shortage of classrooms at the primary level.

 

The forum also raised concerns over the limited focus on creativity, innovation and child-centric learning practices, and the negative impact of influence-based prime postings on teacher motivation and morale.

 

The delegation cautioned that failure to address these concerns on priority would continue to weaken the learning environment, especially in rural and far-flung areas of the district, ultimately affecting students the most.

 

Along with highlighting the problems, JKTF submitted practical and constructive suggestions aimed at long-term improvement and sustainability of the education system in Bandipora.

According to

the spokesperson, Deputy Commissioner Indu Kanwal gave a patient hearing to the delegation and assured them that the issues raised were genuine and would be examined seriously.

 

She said her office would adopt a positive and need-based approach while coordinating with the concerned departments to address the grievances.

 

The DC also stressed that while administrative support and policy corrections are essential, teachers must equally uphold professional ethics, dedication and commitment to ensure quality education in its true spirit.

 

Expressing gratitude to the Deputy Commissioner for her receptive approach, Chief Spokesperson of the forum, Anjum Nisar reiterated that the Jammu and Kashmir Teachers Forum remains committed to constructive engagement and reform-oriented dialogue for strengthening the education sector in Bandipora.

 

The JKTF expressed hope that timely administrative intervention and collaborative efforts would help restore the academic dignity of the district and place Bandipora back on the path of educational excellence.

 

The delegation included Zonal President Bandipora Reyaz Ahmad Malik, Zonal President Quil Muqam Mohd Shafi Tantrey, Vice Zonal President Sumbal Syed Baber Ali, Vice District President JKTF Bandipora Abdul Majid Dar, Zonal President Sumbal Nazir Ahmad Ganie, Executive Members Manzoor Ahmad and Fayaz Ahmad Mir, and District President JKTF Bandipora Sajad Ahmad.