Jammu, Jan 15: Principal Secretary, School Education Department, Suresh Kumar Gupta, conducted an extensive tour of educational institutions in Kathua district to review their functioning, infrastructure, and overall progress. He visited Government High School Uchapind (Zone Bhadddu), Government Higher Secondary School Gurah Kalyal, Government Higher Secondary School Nagrota Gujroo, and Government Middle School Kandharnoo.
Pr. Secretary was accompanied by the Director School Education Jammu Ashok Kumar, Project Director Samagra Shiksha, Rakesh Magotra , Chief Education Officer and senior officers of the Department. During the visit, Gupta interacted with students, teachers, and staff to assess the quality of education and address challenges faced by these schools.
He emphasized the need for academic excellence, holistic development of Children and innovative teaching methodologies to enhance learning outcomes. At Government High School Uchapind, he inspected the infrastructure and directed authorities to address gaps in basic facilities like drinking water and sanitation. In GHSSS, Nagrota Gujroo, he reviewed academic initiatives and encouraged staff to make optimal use of ICT-enabled classrooms.
He also issued directions for the immediate Construction of necessary Infrastructure. Principal Secretary commended the vocational training programme at Government Higher Secondary School Gurah Kalyal and highlighted the importance of skill Education. While interacting with Media, he informed that, in the UT of J&K, Vocational cum Skill Education has been introduced in 1315 Schools and in the current year, it shall be introduced in 554 more schools. He said that, the education sector plays a pivotal role in shaping the socio-economic development of a state. *Historically, India had a knowledge system that not only ensured the effective transfer of a wholistic episteme* from generation to generation but also its enhancement as per the requirements of age, nation, and society.
Recognising the urgent need to plug these gaps, the government has introduced several groundbreaking reforms aimed at enhancing the quality, accessibility, and skill orientation of education across India. He also got the building handed over to the HoI of the School, constructed under UT Capex which was pending from a long time.
He also reviewed the PM POSHAN Scheme (Mid-day meal programme) and lauded the efforts of teachers* in fostering a positive learning environment. Gupta issued directives to prioritize repair and maintenance of infrastructure, promote digital education, and strengthen vocational training programs, besides health Check ups of the Students through RBSK teams. He also emphasized community participation in supporting school development and ensuring regular attendance of students.
Principal Secretary assured staff and students of the government’s commitment to provide quality education and creating a conducive learning environment.
This tour reflects the department’s efforts to monitor and uplift the education system across Jammu & Kashmir.
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