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Edu Deptt warns private schools of action for unilateral hike in fees

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Srinagar, Mar 25: The School Education Department (SED) has warned private schools of Valley’s North and Central Kashmir districts of strict action for unilateral hike in tuition fees and other charges collected from the parents under different heads.
As per the circular instructions issued by the Joint director Central and North Kashmir districts, the private schools have been warned to refrain from giving unilateral hike in fees and remain careful in future, while going for a revision or hike In fees.
“Parents of students studying in Private Schools of Central and North Kashmir districts are openly coming in Social Media, Print and Electronic Media to express their anger and grievances with regard to overcharging of various fees like Admission fee ,Tuition fee and Bus fees collected by the Private Institutions from the students in Brazen violation of rules and regulations and cannons prescribed by the (FFRC) Fee Fixation Review Committee established by the Govt of Jammu & Kashmir Union Territory,” the circular reads, as per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO).
The move as per the department circular, has been viewed “very seriously” by the higher authorities and the stakeholders.
“Parents of the students who have to bear the brunt of the onslaught of this unilateral hike of fees by the unbridled School Managements, who are always in search of opportunities to give a hike to the fee in any Head/Sector without any plausible justification and slap this Hukum-I-Tughlak to the parents through WhatsApp/SMS/Telephonic-Calls,” the circular reads.
The department has observed that the private school managements have become so arrogant that they withhold the results of the students who don’t pay advance fees of the current month which is yet to finish.
“They don’t bother or feel it necessary to consult the Parent Body, Working Committee or any official machinery to get the hike of charges examined, discussed, justified, and finally accepted by one and all,” the circular reads.
The joint director has warned the Private School Managements to remain careful in future, while going for a revision or hike in fees and shall immediately consult the Chief Education Officers or Zonal Education Officers concerned and the Parents Body of that school and move a proposal for any such hike.

“With this, the menace of overcharging of fees, exorbitant admission fees are streamlined as per standard of school, the facilities provided by school, quality of education, transport facilities, playground,” the circular reads.
The Joint Director has issued instructions to all the Chief Education Officers and Zonal Education Officers of all the six districts including
Srinagar, Budgam, Ganderbal, Baramulla, Bandipora and Kupwara to mobilize themselves and re-activate their institutions.
“Make surprise visits to your school jurisdictions and take cognizance of complaints received in this behalf and take a strong notice of violations to curb this menace with Iron hard and restore confidence and faith of General Public, Parents and students in the law of the land and law enforcing agencies,” the circular reads—(KNO)
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( With inputs from : roshankashmir.net )

March 25, 2023
Child Friendly Furniture For Kindergarten Classes In Govt Schools: DSEK

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SRINAGAR: In a significant development, the Directorate of School Education Kashmir (DSEK) is readying to equip around 845 Kindergarten Classes in government schools with child friendly furniture across Kashmir.
The Directorate has accorded post-facto sanction for procurement of furniture for around 845 Kindergarten schools worth Rs 1267 lakhs under UT Capex budget 2022-23.
“Post-facto administrative approval is accorded for establishment of 845 KG classes and procurement of child friendly furniture worth Rs 1267 lakhs under UT Capex Budget through CEOs of Kashmir,” reads the DSEK order.
As per the order, the DSEK has stated that the procurement of the furniture should be made strictly as per the guidelines, provisions and specifications approved by UT Level Purchase Committee and “no deviation shall be made in it.”
“The detailed estimate of the work should be technically sanctioned by the competent authority and the cost of instant work be restricted to the extent of administrative approval accorded as such,” the order reads.
The DSEK order further states that the Heads of the Institutions (HOIs) will produce a certification that there is no further requirement left after the said school is strengthened or upgraded.
“As it will not be proposed for any requirement during the next five year,” it reads.
The DSEK has further ordered that the expenditure shall be restricted to the sanctioned provision of funds for the current financial year while the works shall be executed within 45 days from the accord of Administrative Approval (AA).

“The liability whatsoever shall not be created on account of delay in the execution of work to the next financial year,” it reads.
The order reads that a separate account shall be maintained by the executing agency and similarly separate inventory of assets created under the programme shall also be maintained as well.
“It shall be ensured that the work has not been executed earlier under any other scheme by any department so far and there is no overlapping in execution of the work in any other programme by any department,” the DSEK order reads. (KNO)

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( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

March 24, 2023
School Edu Deptt to promote happiness zone in schools for joyful learning, cordial pupil-teacher relation

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Srinagar, Mar 18: School Education Department has decided to promote happiness zones in government-run-schools for joyful learning in order to make a cordial pupil-teacher relation.
According to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), Director of School Education Jammu (DSEJ) Ravi Shankar Sharma has said, “Happiness zones need to be promoted in schools for joyful learning in order to make a cordial pupil-teacher relation.”
Sharma said this in the backdrop of the proposed activities for the mega student enrolment drive for academic year 2023-24.
“It is imperative to start the enrolment drive and campaign for the session 2023-24 in all the government schools of the Jammu division by the active participation of the Teachers and School Heads including all functionaries of the School Education Department at Divisional level,” Sharma said.
He also said that the new session is about to begin. “Therefore DSEJ is announcing a mega enrolment campaign starting from March-20-2023 without affecting the school work.”
Stating the activities that are proposed for the campaign, Sharma said, “All schools having primary sections shall also start enrolling students in pre-primary classes.”
“Existing CAL centres, ICT labs and Atal Tinkering labs are required to be put in use for e-learning,” the director ordered.
He also ordered that the face-lifting of schools shall also be done for their attractive outlook.

Sharma said, “List of the meritorious students needs to be displayed at suitable places in the school premises for the encouragement of students.”
He also said that the public should be made aware about the availability of well qualified staff.
The director also ordered that a interactive sessions with the school alumni shall be done for boosting the morale of the students.
“AII JDs and Chief Education Officers including. Principal DIETs. HODs of DIETs. Deputy CEOs, DEPOs, DIET faculty Zonal Education officers, and Zonal Education Planning officers shall visit at least one or more habitations as a part of the door-to-door campaign in order to inspire field functionaries,” Sharma said.
The director also said, “Door to Door Campaigning by HOls and Teachers, rallies by Children, Parent motivation camps involving SMC/VEC & other Community leaders, PRIs and Village elders.”—(KNO)
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( With inputs from : roshankashmir.net )

March 18, 2023
Shortage Of Teaching Staff In Schools Will Be Addressed After Rationalization: DSEK

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SRINAGAR: Director School Education Kashmir Tasaduq Hussain Mir has said the issue pertaining to shortage of teaching staff in Uri will be addressed soon after rationalization as his office has already directed the all CEOs to provide actual posting of RRTs and RETs.
Speaking to the news agency GNS on the sidelines of a function in Uri, Director of Education Kashmir Tassaduq Hussain Mir on Wednesday last said that they are going to launch an annual transfer drive in which the soft, hard and very hard zone categories and eligible staff will be posted as per set protocol.
He said the shortage of teaching staff in Uri schools would be addressed by or before the month of April. “I have already directed all CEOs to provide actual posting of RRTs, RETs and we are going to rationalize them on the basis of enrolment of their sanctioned posts”, he said.
He further said a new enrollment drive was being started for children across ten districts of Kashmir and the purpose of his visit to Uri was to assess the educational facilities with children having only government schools to get their study from.
“Last year we saw 1,18,000 new enrollments of children in Kashmir, but this year we are trying to increase it and this year our target is also to enroll dropouts and specially-abled students so that no one in society is deprived from education”, he said adding their goal is inclusive education.
The news agency GNS has learnt from sources that around 300 RRTs from four educational zones of Uri, including Uri, Jullha, Chandwari and Boniyar, have been deployed by the department to other desirable places instead of their actual place of posting in which around 50 teachers have been attached to outside their educational zone due to which there is a severe shortage of teaching staff in schools in remote areas of Uri.
The department has appointed a single teacher in each primary schools of Hathalanga, Sohura, Khatein, Torali, Mothal, Chrunda, Batar, Lajdi Boniyar, Korali Boniyar, Maidan Boniyar and Bankhod Boniyar, due to which education students has been severely affected. (GNS)

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( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

March 16, 2023
Shortage of teaching staff in schools will addressed soon after rationalization: DSEK Tassaduq Hussain in Uri

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Says already instructed all CEOs to provide actual posting of RRTs, RETs
Zaffer Iqbal
Uri, Mar 16 (GNS): Director School Education Kashmir Tasaduq Hussain Mir has said the issue pertaining to shortage of teaching staff in Uri will be addressed soon after rationalization as his office has already directed the all CEOs to provide actual posting of RRTs and RETs.
Speaking to GNS on the sidelines of a function in Uri, Director of Education Kashmir Tassaduq Hussain Mir on Wednesday last said that they are going to launch an annual transfer drive in which the soft, hard and very hard zone categories and eligible staff will be posted as per set protocol.
He said the shortage of teaching staff in Uri schools would be addressed by or before the month of April. “I have already directed all CEOs to provide actual posting of RRTs, RETs and we are going to rationalize them on the basis of enrolment of their sanctioned posts”, he said.
He further said a new enrollment drive was being started for children across ten districts of Kashmir and the purpose of his visit to Uri was to assess the educational facilities with children having only government schools to get their study from.
“Last year we saw 1,18,000 new enrollments of children in Kashmir, but this year we are trying to increase it and this year our target is also to enroll dropouts and specially-abled students so that no one in society is deprived from education”, he said adding their goal is inclusive education.
GNS has learnt from sources that around 300 RRTs from four educational zones of Uri, including Uri, Jullha, Chandwari and Boniyar, have been deployed by the department to other desirable places instead of their actual place of posting in which around 50 teachers have been attached to outside their educational zone due to which there is a severe shortage of teaching staff in schools in remote areas of Uri.

The department has appointed a single teacher in each primary schools of Hathalanga, Sohura, Khatein, Torali, Mothal, Chrunda, Batar, Lajdi Boniyar, Korali Boniyar, Maidan Boniyar and Bankhod Boniyar, due to which education students has been severely affected. (GNS)
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( With inputs from : thegnskashmir.com )

March 16, 2023
Education Minister issued order, schools will remain closed for 10

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Schools closed due to H3N2 virus: The outbreak of H3N2 influenza has raised concerns across the country. Influenza cases are coming to the fore at a time when the country is recovering from the corona pandemic after 3 years.
Schools closed due to H3N2 virus: The country is recovering from the corona virus that in the meantime a new virus named H3N2 has knocked. Its cases are also being seen in many states for several weeks in a row. State governments have started taking necessary steps to avoid this. Health departments have given orders to prepare isolation wards in hospitals. Along with this, information has been sought about any victim related to this virus. Keeping in mind the safety of the children, the decision to close the schools is being taken.
Schools from class 1 to 8 closed
Puducherry Education Minister Namassivam has declared a holiday in schools in view of the increasing number of cases of H3N2 virus and flu. Schools in Puducherry will remain closed from March 16 to March 26. At present, this decision has been taken for the students of class 1 to class 8. Rest of the classes will continue as per their schedule.

More than 70 cases were registered
According to media reports, 79 cases of H3N2 influenza have been registered in Puducherry. However, there has been no death in the state yet. The Health Department has alerted hospitals and primary health centers to keep an eye on the increasing number of cases.

H3N2 influenza symptoms
The outbreak of H3N2 influenza has raised concerns across the country. Influenza cases are coming to the fore at a time when the country has recovered from the corona pandemic after 3 years. Children and the elderly are increasingly falling prey to the virus. According to doctors, most of the patients of influenza have similar symptoms. Like cough, throat infection, body ache,
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March 15, 2023
Telangana: Admissions for BC gurukul residential schools open

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Hyderabad: The Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Telangana BC Gurukul Educational Institution Secretary Mallaiah Battu invited applications for the vacant seats in classes 6, 7, 8, Intermediate and Degree BC Gurukuls.
April 20 is the last date to submit online applications for entry into classes 6, 7 , and 8. The hall tickets can be downloaded on May 2 and the entrance exams will start on May 10, said a press release.
Late date for the students to submit online applications for entry into the intermediate and degree college is April 16. Hall tickets will be available on the website from April 20 and the entrance exams will be conducted throughout the state from April 29.
Interested candidates may apply on the website. The admissions will be completed by August 31.
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March 14, 2023
Telangana schools to operate half-day from March 15 – Check timings

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Hyderabad: The Director of School Education in Telangana on Monday issued a circular announcing that half-day schools will be implemented from March 15 until the last working day of the academic year 2022-23, which is April 24.
It will be applicable to primary, upper primary, and high schools under government, government-aided, and private management.
Timing of the schools in Telangana
As per the circular, schools in Telangana will operate from 8 am to 12:30 pm, and midday meals will be provided at 12:30 pm. However, the special classes for Class X students who are preparing for the SSC Public Examination in April 2023 will continue as scheduled, with schools that have SSC Examination Centres operating from 1 pm to 5 pm.
The circular has directed all Regional Joint Directors of School Education and District Educational Officers to inform schools under all managements about the new order and ensure that it is implemented accordingly.
Summer holidays for schools
Earlier, the Director of Schools Education announced that schools in Telangana will have their summer holidays starting from April 25. The holidays will be followed by the reopening of schools on June 12 to begin the next academic year.
The class X exams will now take place from April 3 to 13, while other exams originally scheduled for April 10 will now begin on April 12.
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March 13, 2023
Dubai: Private schools to increase fees from next academic year
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Abu Dhabi: Dubai’s Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) announced on Friday that private schools can increase tuition fees for the next academic year.
Tuition fees for private schools in Dubai were frozen for the last three consecutive academic years.
“Taking into account the current economic and academic situation in Dubai, the approved rate for fee increase at Dubai private schools for the 2023-24 academic year is set at 3 percent,” KHDA tweeted.
The rate by which fees can be hiked is tied to each school’s most recent inspection rating from the Dubai Schools Inspection Bureau.
Methodology outlined by KHDA to increase school fees
Private schools that maintain the same inspection rating will be allowed to increase their fees by 3 percent
Schools that improve their rating from “weak” to “acceptable” and from “acceptable” to “good” can increase fees by up to 6 percent
Schools that move from “good” to “very good” can increase fees by 5.25 percent
Schools that improve from “very good” to “outstanding” can apply a 4.5 percent rise
Schools that fall lower in the annual rankings will not be eligible for any fee increase
The rate by which schools can increase their fees is tied to their most recent inspections rating. Under the School Fees Framework, private schools whose ratings have dropped will not be eligible to increase their fees
— KHDA | هيئة المعرفة والتنمية البشرية بدبي (@KHDA) March 10, 2023
Dubai-based private school giant GEMS announced on Friday that it will increase the salaries of faculty members. “We are pleased to confirm also today that we will be implementing teacher salary increases in April for our Indian curriculum schools and in September for our International schools,” Dino Varkey, Group CEO of GEMS Education told Arabian Business.
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March 11, 2023
CEO Anantnag warns private schools over collecting capitation

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CEO Anantnag warns private schools over collecting capitation fee, donation from parents
*Directs all schools to have common curriculum from class 6th onwards as per NEP*
KNO Correspondent
Srinagar, Mar 11 (KNO): Chief Education Officer Anantnag has warned private schools of the district not to charge donation and capitation fee from parents at the time of admission after several complaints from parents.

According to a circular issued by CEO Anantnag, a copy of which lies with the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) the office has also received complaints that private schools have kept text books available at particular bookshops in violation of the norms.

“It has come to the notice of this office that some private schools of the district instead of implementing government orders and circulars issued from time to time with regard to fee structures, common curricular and other activities have framed their own bylaws, contradicting government orders and circulars,” the circular reads.
CEO has also directed all recognised private schools to implement orders and circulars of the government issued from time to time and act accordingly.
“No private school shall charge any kind of capitation, admission fee or donation as per government order and Right to Education Act 2009,” it reads.
It also states no private school is allowed to sell any kind of books to students through their tuck shops.
CEO Anantnag has further stated there should be common curriculum in schools for the upcoming academic session from class 6th onwards as per the New Education Policy 2020.
“The instructions are to be adhered in letter and spirit and if any school is found making violation of Government orders or circulars, action as warranted under rules shall be initiated against the erring school,” the circular reads.
It reads the schools will face de-recognition in case they are found violating the government orders. “The action against erring schools may include their cancellation of recognition and registration without any further notice.”—(KNO)
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March 11, 2023