RK News Service
SRINAGAR, May 23: The Directorate of School Education Kashmir (DSEK) on Friday said that over 5.7 lakh stakeholders participated in the third round of Mass Parent-Teacher Meetings (PTMs) conducted across schools in the Kashmir Valley.
According to DSEK, a total of 6,892 PTM events were organised simultaneously across Kashmir in line with the academic calendar for the 2026 session. The meetings witnessed participation from 3,32,173 students, 1,64,365 parents and 73,479 teachers and school heads.
Director School Education Kashmir Naseer Ahmad Wani expressed gratitude to parents and the community for their overwhelming participation and termed the response a reflection of growing trust between schools and society.
The meetings focused on students’ academic performance, behavioural development and overall well-being. Schools also held awareness sessions on the ongoing anti-drug campaign in Jammu and Kashmir to sensitise parents and students about the dangers of substance abuse.
Senior education officials, including Chief Education Officers (CEOs), attended the meetings and interacted with parents to address their concerns.
DSEK said the successful conduct of the PTMs reaffirmed the department’s commitment towards transparency, inclusivity and community participation in the education sector.