In a strict address during the progress review meeting of Vijayanagar district on Friday, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah directed the suspension of the District Deputy Public Instruction (DDPI) due to the district's poor educational performance. CM Siddaramaiah, addressing various administrative issues encompassing agriculture, social welfare, and law enforcement, directed his focus on the alarming drop in education performance within the district. Annoyed that the district has fallen from 10th position to 27th position in terms of education in the Human Development Index, the CM questioned the DDPI as to why they should not be held responsible for this.
In a quick move, CM Siddaramaiah dialed Education Department Secretary Ritesh Kumar Singh during the meeting, inquiring him about the dismal educational outcomes in the district. Following this, he swiftly directed the suspension of the DDPI. He suggested that a notice should be given to the CEO and Block Education Officers (BEOs) and directed to make serious plans for the educational progress of the district.
The DDPI was asked to walk out of the meeting by minister-in-charge Zameer Ahmed. Siddaramaiah also issued a stern warning to agriculture department officials, emphasizing that any shortage of seeds and fertilizers would result in disciplinary action. He insisted that a second round of seeds must be distributed if the initial seeds fail to germinate.
Deputy Commissioner M.S. Diwakara reported that crop surveys were conduct.