While addressing the crowd during the closing ceremony of the Jammu and Kashmir student exchange program – ‘Maitreyi Yatra’, Union Minister Prakash Javadekar said that HRD ministry has made an effective plan which will help in boosting the education sector in the state of J&K.
On January 18, almost 500 students from class 9-12 stayed in Delhi under the ‘Maitreyi Yatra’ for 10 days and during the course, they visited the DU, the IIT and the Railway Museum among other places.
The minister said the government is closely monitoring the progress of education in the state of J&K and he will soon visit the state for the comprehensive review. He further said that the state is an integral part of India and needs to be given all the facilities.
“I have observed that in the state, there is dedication towards education, particularly for girls’ education.Many Kendriya Vidyalayas and Navodaya Vidyalayas were opened in the state,” the Union minister said.
He further said that a good education system can change the country.
“In view of this, we have made an effective plan of education. We are monitoring progress in the education sector every month. I will also take 500 students from Delhi to the state under student exchange programme,” he said.