Aazan Manzoor
Srinagar, Nov 10 (JKNS): Director School Education Kashmir (DSEK) Naseer Ahmad Wani on Tuesday said private schools have been instructed to strictly follow JKBOSE-prescribed textbooks, while additional books may only be recommended with the consent of parents.
Speaking to reporters, as per news agency JKNS, DSEK Naseer said the department’s primary concern is ensuring that schools use JKBOSE books, adding that parents would not be stopped from opting for additional books if they wish to do so.
He said private schools have clear instructions to use JKBOSE books fully, while complaints regarding expensive textbooks are being taken seriously by the department.
“Whenever we receive complaints regarding costly books, we send the concerned Chief Education Officer (CEO) to verify the matter. Wherever genuine information is found, appropriate action will be taken,” he said.
Highlighting improvements in government school infrastructure, Wani said several facilities, including smart boards, ICT laboratories, astrophysics laboratories and Atal Tinkering Labs (ATL), have been introduced in government schools.
He said the department is continuously expanding educational infrastructure and will prioritise schools where such facilities are still required before extending them to all institutions.
Wani added that efforts to strengthen educational infrastructure would continue to ensure better learning facilities for students across Kashmir. (JKNS)
