Department of School Education & Literacy (Jharkhand)

Department of School Education and Literacy

स्कूली शिक्षा एवं साक्षरता विभाग
Department overview
Jurisdiction	Government of Jharkhand
Headquarters	MDI Bhavan, Dhurwa Ranchi, Jharkhand
Minister responsible	(Vacant), Minister in Charge
Department executive	Uma Shankar Singh, IAS, Secretary
Website	schooleducation.jharkhand.gov.in

The Department of School Education & Literacy (DoSE&L) is a department of Government of Jharkhand responsible for the formulation, implementation and monitoring of policies related to school education and literacy across the elementary and secondary levels within the state of Jharkhand, India. ^{[1] [2] [3] [4] [5]} It aims to achieve equitable access, quality instruction, promotion of tribal languages and literacy, especially among marginalized groups. ^{[6] [7] [8]}

Ministerial team

The Department of School Education & Literacy is headed by a Cabinet Minister in the Government of Jharkhand. The portfolio was held by Ramdas Soren until his death on 15 August 2025. ^{[9] [10]} Following his demise, Chief Minister Hemant Soren took additional charge of the department until a new minister is appointed. ^{[11] [12]}

The administrative functions of the department are overseen by the Principal Secretary, Uma Shankar Singh, IAS, who is responsible for implementation of policies and programmes. ^[13]

See also

• Government of Jharkhand
• Ministry of Education (India)

References

1. "Official website of DoSE&L". schooleducation.jharkhand.gov.in. Retrieved 29 September 2025.
2. "Department of School Education & Literacy Development". www.jharkhand.gov.in. Archived from the original on 18 July 2024. Retrieved 29 September 2025.
3. "National Education Policy Compliance Profile Jharkhand" (PDF). Centre for Civil Society. Retrieved 29 September 2025.
4. "Jharkhand to appoint over 800 English-medium teachers in model schools". The Avenue Mail. 17 March 2025. Retrieved 29 September 2025.
5. "End intermediate studies in colleges, education dept to all dist authorities". The Times of India. 14 June 2025. ISSN   0971-8257 . Retrieved 29 September 2025.
6. Basu, Soma (1 September 2024). "Seeti Bajao School Bulao initiative: How it is bringing students back to school in Jharkhand". The Hindu. ISSN   0971-751X . Retrieved 29 September 2025.
7. "'Palash' programme boosts tribal education in state". The Times of India. 11 August 2025. ISSN   0971-8257 . Retrieved 29 September 2025.
8. "Tribal, regional languages to be mandatory in schools in India's Jharkhand" . Retrieved 29 September 2025.
9. "Jharkhand Education Minister Ramdas Soren dies at 62". NDTV. 15 August 2025. Retrieved 29 September 2025.
10. "Jharkhand education minister Ramdas Soren passes away". India Today. 16 August 2025. Retrieved 29 September 2025.
11. "Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren to take charge of School Education & Literacy Department". Avenue Mail. 18 August 2025. Retrieved 29 September 2025.
12. "Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren takes additional charge of education, registration departments". The Week (PTI). 18 August 2025. Retrieved 29 September 2025.
13. "DoSE&L - Department of School Education & Literacy". Department of School Education & Literacy, Government of Jharkhand. Retrieved 29 September 2025.