Ramban , Mar 10: The Chief Education Officer (CEO) of Udhampur has directed teachers to refrain from using mobile phones inside classrooms during teaching hours, saying the practice adversely affects the teaching–learning process and disrupts the academic environment in schools.
According to an official order issued by the Chief Education Officer on March 9, it has been observed that some teachers have been using mobile phones while teaching, which negatively affects the teaching–learning process and disturbs the academic environment in schools.
In view of this, all Principals, Headmasters and Zonal Education Officers (ZEOs) of the district have been directed to ensure that teachers do not use mobile phones inside classrooms during teaching hours.
The order further states that the concerned Principals, Headmasters and ZEOs must strictly monitor the implementation of these instructions in their respective institutions, clusters and zones.
The CEO office has warned that any violation of these directions will be viewed seriously and dealt with as per the rules.
A copy of the order has also been forwarded to the Director School Education Jammu, Deputy Commissioner Udhampur, Joint Director School Education Udhampur-Reasi Range, all Principals of Higher Secondary Schools, all ZEOs and Headmasters of High Schools in the district for information and necessary action.
