In a significant move towards addressing educational concerns in the region, the State Administrative Department organized a public forum – “Public Darbar” today. Esteemed guests included Mr. Piyush Singla from the Administrative Secretariat of Education, Mr. Vikas Minhas, the Deputy Commissioner of Kathua, Mr. Ashok Kumar, Director of School Education in Jammu, Mr. Mahan Singh, DDC Kathua, and Mr. Kishore Kumar, CEO Kathua, among others.
During this event, the officials attentively listened to the grievances reported by attendees regarding the education standards in Government schools in the area. The esteemed panel included Mr. Singh, DEPO Kathua, Mr. Omprakash, Principal HSS Budhi, Mr. Mangat Ram Sharma, Principal HSS Forelain, Mr. Brijeshwar Singh, BDC Barnoti, various Sarpanches, panches and a large number of villagers.
Under the supervision of Principal HSS Forelain and ZEO Barnoti, Sr. Gurnam Singh, a Master present at the event, showcased an educational stall. Mr. Randhir Singh and Sr. Manbir Singh also marked their presence at the event.
The visiting officer, Mr. Piyush Singla, Adm. Sectt. Education, addressed the issues raised and reassured attendees of immediate and effective measures to resolve the concerns raised about the education standards. He emphasized the commitment of the Administrative Department towards the constant improvement of education standards and the importance of such public forums in facilitating better communication between the government and the public.
The event, which saw a large turnout from the community, was concluded with snacks and lunch arranged by the ZEO Office Barnoti. The State Administrative Department appreciates the community’s active participation and looks forward to more such interactions in the future.
The Public Darbar serves as an example of the proactive approach of the State Administrative Department to address public concerns and create a forum for open dialogue. This event has set the precedent for future gatherings aimed at ensuring the continual improvement of the region’s educational standards. The department extends its gratitude to all the attendees for their insightful contributions and promises to take every necessary action to address the issues raised.
