Free Textbook Distribution to Educational Zones to Be Completed Within 8–10 Days; 8.20 Lakh Students Eligible
Srinagar, Nov 9th :
The Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) is aiming to declare the annual regular examination results of Classes 10, 11 and 12 by January 10, Board Chairman Ghulam Hassan Sheikh said on Monday.
Speaking to reporters, Sheikh said the ongoing examinations were proceeding smoothly and were expected to conclude within the next two weeks.
He expressed hope that the results of all three classes would be declared by January 10.
Regarding the distribution of free textbooks, the Chairman said the process of supplying books to educational zones would be completed within the next 8 to 10 days.
He clarified that JKBOSE distributes textbooks to Zonal Education Offices, after which the Directorate of School Education is responsible for ensuring their delivery to eligible students.
Sheikh said around 8.20 lakh students from Classes 1 to 8, including 3.31 lakh students in Kashmir division, were eligible for free textbooks.
He said this was the first time in several years that the distribution process had been initiated alongside the academic session. A schedule had also been issued to zonal officers, who had been directed to monitor its implementation.(CNS)