Primary Education Department
Introduction
The Primary Education Department, Zilla Parishad Latur supervises the educational activities and management of primary schools, secondary schools, non-government and aided schools, as well as ashram schools in the district. The officers working under the leadership of the Education Officer (Primary) are Deputy Education Officer, Group Education Officer and Center Head.
There are 1235 primary schools of Zilla Parishad and 49 Z.P. Schools in Latur district. There are also 487 aided and unaided private primary schools under the department. Out of these, 270 are Marathi medium primary schools, 101 are Urdu medium primary schools and 116 are English medium primary schools.
The work of supervision and control of the said schools is carried out by the Education Officer (Principal), two Deputy Education Officers (Principal), 10 Group Education Officers, 25 Senior Education Extension Officers, 18 Junior Education Extension Officers and 102 Center Heads.
The Education Extension Officer is expected to make at least 4 visits to each school in a year. This includes a surprise visit to the school, a second farewell visit, a third visit to inspect the school, and a fourth visit to guide them in correcting errors after the inspection.
Vision:
To provide quality and inclusive primary education to all students.
Mission:
Ensuring 100% student attendance and participation in learning. Adopting modern educational methods for the overall development of children. Implementation of the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009.
Objectives and Tasks
- Organizing education committee meetings with the participation of Zilla Parishad members.
- Effective implementation and monitoring of various educational schemes.
- Implementing programs for school inspection and improving educational quality.
- Distribution of free uniforms and textbooks for students.
- Effective implementation of school nutrition schemes.