In December, the Bihar government is set to launch a programme targeting nearly 25 lakh students significantly lagging behind their peers in schools. Some of these students, despite reaching upper primary classes, struggle to read simple Hindi words. Officials announced the initiative, named ‘Mission Daksh,’ wherein the state Education Department instructs teachers to provide intensive mentoring to such students in groups of no more than five. Any negligence on the part of teachers may result in disciplinary action, according to an official statement.
On November 21, KK Pathak, additional chief secretary, education, communicated to all district magistrates (DMs), urging them to oversee the daily progress of the programme in their respective areas starting from December 1. District-wise monitoring committees, led by DMs, will be established to ensure the effective implementation of ‘Mission Daksh,’ the statement mentioned.
Emphasising the academic disparity among students, Pathak stressed the importance of identifying academically weak students promptly. Principals will then coordinate with teachers to conduct additional classes, limited to five students at a time, after lunch. This targeted approach aims to provide individualised attention, helping students grasp challenging concepts and bridge learning gaps, as per the statement.
Pathak warned that all 25 lakh academically weak students must appear in their final examinations in April 2024. Failure in these exams may result in strict departmental action against headmasters, principals and teachers, as declared by the education department, it added.
With inputs from PTI.