Patna: Education department’s additional chief secretary C K Anil on Saturday directed officials of Siwan and East Champaran to probe cases of excess salary withdrawal by teachers, officers and employees and ensure refunds within two to three days, warning of legal action against those who fail to return the money. He also ordered an inquiry into alleged irregularities in school maintenance work, with action against those responsible.In a communique issued by the education department on Saturday, during two separate review meetings in Siwan and East Champaran, Anil stressed the need to improve teaching quality, ensure regular attendance of teachers and strengthen school infrastructure. He also directed officials to identify land for schools without buildings within 15 days and complete all approved works under the Kayakalp campaign by Nov 20.In East Champaran, Anil asked block education officers to inform teachers and employees about the refund directive. He said deliberate violations were a serious matter and should not be treated as routine mistakes. Officials were also asked to ensure timely allocation of funds for salaries and other requirements.Emphasising students’ welfare, he said teachers should treat children like their own and encourage them to study. Officials were instructed to interact with students during school inspections and sit with them for midday meals to understand their concerns and assess school functioning.East Champaran district magistrate Saurabh Suman Yadav informed him that 33 model schools had been established in the district, each placed under the supervision of a senior officer who regularly visits and takes classes. Block-level officials have also been asked to inspect schools three days a week. Anil asked officials to replicate such practices elsewhere.In Siwan, he reviewed the Kayakalp campaign and directed officials to ensure quality painting and minor repairs in schools. He also called for regular teacher attendance monitoring, plantation drives and proper care of saplings. Schools were asked to follow class-wise and subject-wise timetables and explore the use of AI and modern technology in teaching.The meeting also discussed engaging willing retired officials to teach English, mathematics and other subjects in urban schools. Anil called for the education department’s active participation in the month-long Nasha Mukt Bihar campaign, along with cleanliness drives, blood donation camps, yoga and social work activities in schools.
