5,850 students availing coaching under Chief Minister’s Mentorship Programme

GANGTOK,: Chief Minister’s Mentorship Programme, a winter coaching class for students of class X and class XII, was launched on December 16 in the conference hall of the Education department.

Education minister Raju Basnet was present at the event along with Education additional chief secretary R. Telang, School Education secretary Tashi Chophel, principal director Sonam Denzongpa, directors, additional directors and all the officers of the department posted at headquarters who have been assigned the duty of monitoring officers for the smooth conduct of the programme, informs a press release.

The launch programme was joined by the chief education officers and other officers of all the six districts along with school heads, teachers and students of all the 134 centres identified across the State for this coaching programme. So far, a total of 5,850 students in 134 centers are attending classes and trained teachers are entrusted to take the classes to achieve the 100% pass percentage in the board exams. The coaching programme will end on January 25, 2025. 

In his opening remarks, the additional chief secretary emphasized the importance of achieving the target of 100% pass percentage for class 10 students. He expressed confidence that centres under the CM’s Mentorship Programme would deliver excellence and ensure student success. He acknowledged that children often fail due to a lack of supportive environments and stressed the importance of collective efforts from gram panchayats, school managing committees, teachers, head teachers, and department officials to motivate and guide students and to make a conducive environment to the students.

The Education minister highlighted the significance of dedication and hard work from all stakeholders, particularly teachers and centre heads. He encouraged all to maintain high motivational levels while warning of distractions during the upcoming festive season. He stressed on creating awareness among the students about the pattern of marks allotted for type of questions from each chapter, the scheme of the exams and strategies to improve performances. He suggested to give special focus on subjects like Science and Mathematics and to segregate the students as per their learning levels for remedial teaching to achieve the target better. The progress of individual students must be recorded and the teachers should provide consistent support and feedback, he said. 

He reiterated that the aim of the program is to achieve the collective goal of 100% pass percentage. He expressed confidence that through collective efforts, the target would be achieved, creating an example for the nation.

The school heads shared their readiness and strategies for achieving the target.