BOMDILA : A review meeting of the Department of Education was held on Thursday at the DC Conference Hall under the chairmanship of West Kameng deputy commissioner Dr Dilip Kumar.

The DC reviewed the academic performance of students, staffing position, and implementation of programmes under ISSE and PM Poshan.

During the meeting, it was informed that the acute shortage of subject teachers has directly affected the results in various State Board and CBSE examinations. The matter regarding the requirement of teachers has already been placed before the Government.

Dr. Kumar informed that he would personally visit schools to get a first-hand understanding of the problems being faced and make efforts to mitigate them wherever possible. He further called upon all stakeholders to work in coordination with various departments to ensure better educational outcomes in the district.

Earlier, the DC also reviewed the status of Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) and students’ bank accounts in the presence of DDSE, Branch Managers of various banks, Block Education Officers (BEOs), BRCCs, CRCCs, Heads of Schools, School Management Committee (SMC) members, parents, and students.

During the meeting, the DBT status and issues related to students’ bank accounts were discussed in detail. It was informed that the Department has achieved 88.33 percent DBT coverage for students so far.

The DC directed all concerned to ensure 100 percent achievement in DBT implementation and opening/verification of students’ bank accounts by June 2026.

He advised schools to make coordinated efforts with all stakeholders and administrative officers to achieve the target within the stipulated timeline. (DIPR)