Principal Secretary Praveen Prakash checks the quality of bags ordered for Jagannath Vidya Kanuka at a manufacturing unit in Delhi on Saturday. , Photo Credit: Special Arrangement
Principal Secretary, School Education Department, Praveen Prakash said on Saturday that there is no question of compromising on the quality of the material given in the school kit given to the students under the Jagannath Vidya Kanuka scheme.
Mr. Praveen Prakash visited the manufacturing centers of school bags in Delhi and the warehouse of a company that supplies footwear. After examining the fabric used to sew the bag, he checked the zipper and shoulder straps and verified whether they could withstand a weight of 12 kg.
Later, at the shoe factory, he verified the quality and instructed the employees to strictly follow the quality norms. He said that Jagannath Vidya Kanuka is an ambitious and prestigious scheme and any attempt to compromise on the quality of kits provided to the children will not be tolerated. He picked up nine pairs of shoes and as many bags and sent them for quality testing.
He said that every effort is being made to ensure that the quality does not deteriorate and urged parents and students to send a photo and a message on his personal WhatsApp number (9013133636) if they are given to them. Not satisfied with the quality of the items. State sponsored scheme.
The Principal Secretary said that in view of complaints of defects in bags and shoes last year, he along with the officials of the department had decided to personally visit the manufacturing units and ensure high quality.
Samagra Shiksha Assistant State Project Director KV Srinivasulu Reddy, State CE K Srinivasa Rao and others were also present.