Archive · 25 Aug 2026
Collector Teaches Social Studies During Surprise School Inspection
A district official visited a school without announcing it first.
He went into a Class VIII classroom.
He asked students questions about geography.
The topics included latitudes, longitudes and the Equator.
He then explained the ideas on the blackboard.
He asked teachers to help students who were having difficulty.
He also checked attendance and the school’s mid-day meals.
He wanted the school to improve learning and make sure students attend regularly.
District Collector Hemanta Keshav Patil conducted a surprise inspection at Zilla Parishad High School in Balmur.
He entered a Class VIII classroom and questioned students about latitudes, longitudes and the Equator.
Patil explained the concepts on the blackboard and encouraged students to answer confidently.
He told teachers to monitor every student, identify weaker learners and give them special attention.
The Collector reviewed attendance and classes, and directed staff to ensure regular attendance, proper mid-day meals and better learning outcomes.
- Who
- District Collector Hemanta Keshav Patil, accompanied by local officials, inspected the school.
- What
- He conducted a surprise inspection, taught a Social Studies lesson and reviewed attendance, classes and mid-day meals.
- When
- Monday.
- Where
- Zilla Parishad High School at Balmur, Nagarkurnool.
- Why
- To assess students’ understanding, review school functioning and improve attendance, meals and learning outcomes.
- Official
- Hemanta Keshav Patil, District Collector
- School
- Zilla Parishad High School
- Location
- Balmur, Nagarkurnool
- Class visited
- Class VIII
- Topics discussed
- Latitudes, longitudes and the Equator
- Additional review
- Student and teacher attendance, classroom functioning and mid-day meals
- Accompanying officials
- Achampet RDO Yadagiri, Tahsildar Srinivas, MPDO and In-charge Headmaster Razaq