RAJOURI: Deputy Commissioner Rajouri Abhishek Sharma today chaired a comprehensive meeting to review and further strengthen the functioning of Seasonal Education Centres catering to migratory populations across the district. It was informed that a total of 4,110 migratory students are currently being supported through 211 teachers at various Seasonal Education Centres.
The Deputy Commissioner emphasized the need for coordinated and result-oriented efforts to enhance educational outcomes. He directed the Chief Education Officer to ensure strict monitoring of all Seasonal Education Centres so that migratory students continue to benefit without interruption.
To further support the enrolled students, the District Administration announced the provision of free shoes and jackets for the students. The syllabus shall be suitably bifurcated to align with the academic needs and mobility patterns of migratory children,â the DC directed. For improved transparency and real-time monitoring, it was decided that Seasonal Education Volunteers (SEVs) shall submit daily geo-tagged photographs of the centres to track attendance and activities.
The Forest Department assured full cooperation in facilitating educational activities in forest areas. Meanwhile, the Health Department was directed to provide medical kits at all Seasonal Centres* and ensure regular health monitoring of children through ASHA workers. Reiterating the administrationâs commitment to inclusive development, the Deputy Commissioner directed all concerned departments to work in close coordination to ensure that no child from the migratory population is deprived of education and essential services.
The meeting was attended by SSP Gaurav Sikarwar, CPO, Maqsood Ahmed, Chief Education Officer Mohd Hafeez, Chief Medical Officer Manohar Lal Rana, Divisional Forest Officer Naveed Mughal along with all Zonal Education Officers (ZEOs) and Seasonal Education Volunteers (SEVs) from across the district.


