Mega PTM held across Kashmir; over 5 Lakh stakeholders participate in 6424 meetings in single day

STC NEWS DESK
SRINAGAR, MARCH 27 (STC): In a massive demonstration of community engagement and trust in the education system, the Directorate of School Education Kashmir successfully organized Mega Parent–Teacher Meetings (PTMs) across the Kashmir Division, witnessing participation of over 5,05,489 stakeholders*, including parents, students and teachers, across 6424 schools in a single day.
To ensure effective implementation and quality engagement, the Director School Education Kashmir, *Mr. Naseer Ahmad Wani (JKAS)*, conducted early morning surprise visits to several schools in District Srinagar.
The Director visited Government Girls Higher Secondary School Khanyar, where he interacted with parents and students. Parents expressed satisfaction with the academic arrangements and learning environment being provided to their children.
Continuing his inspection, the Director also visited several middle-level schools, reaching some on foot. At *Middle School Khalifapora, he assessed students’ learning levels and emphasized the need for making PTMs more meaningful, result-oriented and focused on student outcomes. Later, Wani monitored PTM proceedings across all districts through a dedicated video conferencing mechanism: In Kulgam, he interacted with parents at HS Nawpora Karpora. In Kupwara, DSEK, joined the PTM at HSS Kupwara. In Baramulla Wani participated virtually in GMS Khawjabagh.
In Ganderbal, he connected with stakeholders from GMS Dardpora Kangan.
In Budgam, DSEK, reviewed proceedings at HSS Nagam.
Further strengthening field-level outreach, Personnel Officer DSEK, Dr. Iqbal Hussain Mir (JKAS) participated in the PTM at HSS Kokernag, where he held detailed interactions with parents and students, focusing on academic performance, institutional functioning and student development.
During these engagements, parents appreciated the Department’s efforts while also sharing feedback and concerns. Naseer Ahmad Wani , gave a patient hearing and issued on-spot directions to Chief Education Officers (CEOs) and Zonal Education Officers (ZEOs) for immediate redressal of genuine issues.
Expressing satisfaction over the overwhelming response, the Director stated that such large-scale participation reflects growing trust, accountability and strengthened school-community linkage across the Kashmir Division. He urged parents to continue active involvement in their children’s education to ensure holistic development and improved learning outcomes.
The unprecedented participation of over 5 lakh stakeholders stands as a testament to the Department’s commitment towards inclusive, transparent and student-centric education governance.

(Straight Talk Communications)