- PSA Pampore Zone holds transparent elections; Umar Rashid Teli elected as Zonal President
PAMPORE: Reflecting the spirit of democratic participation and institutional unity within the private education sector, the Zonal Elections of the Private Schools Association (PSA) Pampore Zone were conducted successfully at Hamdaniya Mission High School on Friday in a transparent, peaceful and well-organized atmosphere.
The electoral process witnessed active participation from member institutions, senior educationists and PSA leadership, reaffirming the association’s collective commitment to strengthening coordination, representation and educational development across the zone.
The election proceedings were held in the presence of several prominent observers and educationists including Abdul Rehman Ganaie Ex. Secretary Skylight Higher Secondary, Ali Mohammad Lone Administrative Officer Hamdaniya Mission High School, Mohammad Mushtaq Masoodi Secretary Shahi Hamdan High School and Prof. G. M Bhat Chief Patron of Satisar Higher Secondary School Pampore.
The PSA central leadership also attended the election programme, including PSA State President Bilal Ahmad Bhat, Director Media & Communications Dr. Owais Mattoo, District President Pulwama Dr. Arshid Ahmad and Coordinator Sheeraz Ahmad Wani.. A total number of 19 schools participated in the electoral process, while some members remained absent due to personal and official engagements.
The election for the post of PSA Zonal President Pampore witnessed a contest between two candidates Umar Rashid Teli from Musa Educational Institute Ladoora and Shahnawaz Hussain Bhat from Satisar Higher Secondary School Pampore.
After the voting process concluded, Umar Rashid Teli secured 12 votes while Shahnawaz Hussain Bhat received 7 votes. Following the counting process, Umar Rashid Teli was officially declared elected as the new PSA Zonal President Pampore.
Speaking on the occasion, PSA President Bilal Ahmad Bhat congratulated the newly elected president and appreciated the smooth conduct of the elections. He said that democratic participation within the association reflects the collective commitment of private educational institutions towards strengthening unity, coordination and quality education across the region.
PSA Director Media and Communications Dr. Owais Mattoo said that the association remains committed to empowering educational institutions and encouraging collaborative leadership at every level.
He stated that such elections strengthen the voice of member schools and promote transparency, unity and institutional cooperation. During the meeting, several members also raised various issues and concerns related to the private education sector, some of which were resolved on the spot after detailed discussion with the PSA leadership and concerned members.
The newly elected Zonal President Umar Rashid Teli expressed gratitude to the PSA leadership, participating schools and members for reposing trust in him and assured that he would work sincerely for the betterment of the private education sector in Pampore zone.


