CM emphasises role of school management committees to improve education quality
on Thursday conducted a video conference with approximately 4.25 lakh School Management Committee (SMC) members representing govt, primary, and secondary schools across the state.
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The chief minister emphasised the importance of SMCs and how they are essential for delivering
value-based education
. He urged their participation to improve educational quality in village schools.
Education Minister Kuber Dindor and minister of state for education Praful Pansheriya also participated in the event. The CM sought suggestions from SMC members during the interactive session while highlighting the govt's dedication to contemporary education.
He noted that teachers now need to focus on comprehensive education and emphasised that SMCs should assist teachers in improving educational standards in local schools.
Patel urged SMC members to hold regular meetings and evaluate various aspects, including school infrastructure, student attendance, and academic performance.
The chief minister instructed teachers and community leaders to implement the nine resolutions for Viksit Bharat at the primary education level.
These include initiatives like 'Catch the Rain', 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam', promoting exercise for health, cleanliness, disease-free living, and natural farming.
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