An “impressive” welcome function and interactive session were held at the conference hall of the Directorate by School Education Kashmir today by the School Education Employees Coordination Committee(SEECC) in honor of the new incumbent Mr.Tasaduq in which bookies were presented to him by heads of different organizations of the education department.
An interactive session was held on the occasion in which different issues of education employees were highlighted and worthy Director was appraised of the role of SEECC in the betterment of the education system.
Mohd Afzal Bhat sr. Trade Union leader and President JK Teachers Forum conducted the proceedings of the function and welcomed worthy Director on behalf of leaders of SEECC and introduced leaders present there to the chair.
Faisal Nayeem President J&K lecturers association speaking on the occasion welcomed worthy Director and assured every sort of cooperation from the lecturer community. He said that the Lecturers Association J&K is an elected body and represents the community for long but students have always been our priority. He said that the lecturers Association feels proud to be part of this bigger platform (SEECC) which represents all employees of the department irrespective of cadre and status.
President J&k Teacher Association Shah Fayaz while speaking on the occasion welcomed DSEK for his new assignment and at the same time suggested some measures to cope with the difficulties in the teaching-learning process due to Covid 19. He extended cooperation on behalf of his organization being a constituent of SEC.
Vice president TJAC Riyaz Ur Rehman also spoke on the occasion and welcomed the DSEK besides highlighting some issues of the Teaching Community. He also highlighted the role of SEECC in resolving the long pending issues of the teachers’ community.
Showkat Ali Beigh Provincial President JKTF while speaking in the meeting said that he knew Mr. Mir Tasadaq for a long and is fully aware of his credibility. Describing Mir Tasadaq Hussain Sahab an upright Officer he expressed hope that the incumbent Officer will add to the Greece of the department by his dedication, honesty, and quick disposal. He extended full cooperation from JKTF in all initiatives taken by the department in the future.
President Headmasters Forum Khursheed Ahmad, representative of I/C lecturers Forum Bashir Ahmad Padder, and Nazir Ahmad of CPW Association also spoke on the occasion.
Chairman JKTF and President EJAC Mohd Rafique Rather in his address while extending a warm welcome to Mir Tassaduk Hussain as new Director said that the department has seen many heads so for but only a few could leave their mark and earned the name and fame besides love, respect, and affection of stakeholders, by their sheer professionalism, care, wisdom, and compassion.
Rafique Rather on the occasion highlighted the role of outgoing Director Mr.Mohd Younas Malik and said that Mr.Younas Malik worked in extremely adverse conditions but left his footprints deep in the department. Calling him a gentle noble soul filled with wisdom and foresightedness Mr.Rather wished him a better future and health. President EJAC and Chairman JKTF Mr.Rafique Rather while welcoming Mir Tassaduk sahib said that it’s an honor to be the head of such a sensitive department that has almost every citizen as its stakeholder and there are ample chances to contribute which can be remembered for years to come. Refering to the chair he said, “since much is heard of your dynamism, honesty, and promoter of work culture its hoped that the department will touch new heights under your dynamic control and will progress on desired lines”. Rafique Rather on the occasion said that the central government has pumped a huge amount in the education sector under different heads but lamented that infrastructure has not developed to meet the growing demands in the sector on modern lines and stressed for creating more accountability to root out corruption, fevouritism, and nepotism from the department. He said that time has come when those responsible for degrading the system need to be isolated and dealt with a heavy hand.
Highlighting the role of constituents of SEECC in the betterment of the system he said that from day first, we have worked as eyes and ears of the department besides being a significant cog in the educational wheel. He said that teachers irrespective of position and cadre have all these years tried to put in their best to keep the candle enlightened despite tremendous pulls and pressures and difficulties and added that they will continue to perform to benefit the society as a whole.
Expressing hope that the new Director will mitigate the sufferings of primary stakeholders Mr. Rather said that the primary concern should be their welfare to infuse new spirit in their working.
Stressing for redressal of some burning issues Rafique Rather expressed hope that priority will be granted to the burning issues pending for long so that those who have suffered immensely feel a sigh of relief.
President EJAC and Chairman JKTF assured cooperation and support on behalf of constituents of SEECC and said that every order and instruction which is for the betterment of the system will be supported in letter and spirit. Mr.Rather at the end of his speech presented a charter of demands for early redressal.
Joint Director Abid Hussein while addressing the gathering praised JKTF and its leadership. He said that he is witness to the contribution of this organization and added that they have always been for the betterment of the system. He said that I feel proud to be part of this community and have always tried to listen to their suggestions and will continue to do it in future as well.
worthy DSEK Dr.Tassudaq Hussian Mir,in his maiden speech said that he is overwhelmed on the love and honour extended by teaching community and added that he feels honoured to head the department which has almost all population as stake holders as mentioned by President EJAC.Worthy DSEK said that education should be priority of every conscience citizen and teaching community has more responsibility to share.He said leadership of SEECC will be taken on bord in major decision making concerning education sector and added that each and evrry issue raised in the meeting shall be looked in to..Assuring leadership of SEECC his suppirt worthy DSEK said that his doors are always open for teachers whom he always hold in high esteem.
Thanking SEECC worthy DSEK sought cooprration from them in future aswell so. that the joint venture is carried forwars for the betterment of society.
Others who attended the welcom function include
Mohd Amin khan VP JKTF, Muzafer Dar, Shabir Ahmad Bhat, Tariq lone, Saleem Sagar,Mansoor Ahmad,Dr Nazim,Javid Ahmad Khan, Hatim Qayoom, Nazir Ahmad ishfaq Ahmad Shah, Ab Qayoom, Hamidullah Tramboo, syed Sajad, Gulzar Ahmad, Gulzar Ahmad Shopian, Dar Ajaz, Gh Mohidin Mir,Ashaq Ahmad.Rafiq Lone Gh Nabi Ganai.and scores of leaders and delegates of SEECC.
