Dr. GN Itoo Thursday assumed the charge as Director School Education Kashmir in the presence of outgoing Director, Tasaduq Hussain Mir. In a formal handover ceremony, Dr. Itoo was accorded a warm welcome by the officers and officials present.
He expressed his gratitude to the gathering of officers and officials on the occasion. Following the take over of charge, Dr Itoo chaired an introductory meeting, and stated that vacant positions of principals, ZEOs, and headmasters in various schools will be filled on a priority basis.
He directed all CEOs, principals, cluster heads, and ZEOs to work in coordination with each other. He emphasized the need to strengthen the public delivery system and ensure that all matters related to teaching and non-teaching staff, as well as the general public, are addressed within a stipulated timeframe.
Dr. Itoo also stated that resolving parents' issues and addressing their concerns in a timely manner will be a top priority for the department. He urged all government and private school administrators to work diligently and follow rules and regulations to meet parents' expectations.
It may be recalled here that before joining as Director, School Education Kashmir, Dr Itoo served as Mission Director, Jal Shakti during which supply and distribution of potable drinking water was taken to remote uncovered areas of J&K.
He has already served as Director School Eduction Kashmir in his first stint besides serving as Director Tourism, Kashmir, Deputy Commissioner, Baramulla and Director Estates.