Jammu : Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Ramesh Kumar, on Wednesday chaired a meeting to assess the safety and proper functioning of Private Tuition/ Coaching Centres operating in Jammu Division.
The meeting was attended by Commissioner Jammu Municipal Corporation, Deputy Commissioner of Jammu Division, Vice Chairman Jammu Development Authority, Director School Education, Joint Director, Fire and Emergency Services and other concerned.
At the Outset of the meeting, the Div Com sought the details of all the coaching centres and private tuition institutes operating in all the districts of Jammu from the concerned District Administrations.
The Div Com constituted a committee in every district headed by Additional Deputy Commissioner of the respective districts who will submit a detailed report on the functioning and safety of Private Tuition/Coaching Centres in seven days.
The members of the Committee were directed to visit and inspect all such coaching centres operating in their districts.
The committee will assess the coaching centres on adequate safety features, adherence to building regulations and norms, fire systems, space, CCTV and emergency exits besides other important parameters.
The Div Com said that safety and security of all the students who come for studies and taking tuitions in the coaching centres is paramount.
