The district administration in Rohtak has announced the introduction of career counselling for students starting from Class IX in government schools. This initiative aims to equip students with the necessary knowledge and skills to make informed career choices at an early stage.
Deputy Commissioner's Directive
Deputy Commissioner Sachin Gupta has directed officials to prepare a comprehensive roadmap for the programme. He emphasised the importance of providing timely guidance on higher education, competitive examinations, vocational courses, entrepreneurship, and emerging career opportunities. Gupta stated, "Career counselling at the school level will help students identify suitable career pathways and make well-informed decisions about their future."
NIPUN Haryana Mission Progress
The Deputy Commissioner also instructed education officials to intensify efforts to achieve 100 per cent targets under the NIPUN Haryana Mission. He noted that nearly 82 per cent of targeted students in the district have already attained the prescribed foundational learning competencies. Special interventions are planned for the remaining students to ensure universal foundational literacy and numeracy. All government primary schools in the district have achieved 100 per cent coverage under the Classroom Readiness Programme.
Gupta highlighted that student learning outcomes are being continuously monitored through Digital Skill Passbooks, enabling timely academic interventions. He stressed, "The foundation of a strong education system lies in ensuring that every child develops age-appropriate reading, writing and numeracy skills. No child should be left behind."
Vocational Education Expansion
Vocational training under the National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF) is currently offered in 14 trades across 66 government schools, benefiting 7,651 students. A proposal has been submitted to extend the programme to 10 additional schools. Gupta said, "Officials have been directed to further strengthen programmes aimed at preparing students for competitive examinations and higher education."
Super-40 and Other Initiatives
More than 60 students are enrolled in the district's Super-40 programme, which provides specialised coaching and mentorship for IIT-JEE, NEET, and other competitive examinations. Mathematics Olympiad coaching is being provided in 25 schools. Students are also actively participating in initiatives such as Youth Parliament, Youth Gram Panchayat, Yoga Olympiad, and the Indian Language Summer Camp.
Mid-Day Meal and Infrastructure
Reviewing the PM Poshan Scheme, the Deputy Commissioner said nutritious mid-day meals are being served to more than 31,000 students in 406 government schools across the district. He also directed officials to expedite infrastructure development, beautification, and repair works in schools during the summer vacation period.
