State education department of Jammu and Kashmir was directed today by the government to introduce new technology-driven initiatives in the educational institutions. This will lead to improvement in the quality of teaching and learning.
"J&K government has started setting new standards in state's education sector", a statement was made by Priya Sethi, Minister of state for Information, Education and Culture. She visited the rural and border schools.
During her visit to various schools in district Samba, she interacted with the functionaries of the Education Department. In order to ensure that the students of J&K can compete with their counterparts in other states of the country, government is ensuring that various measures are initiated. This will transform the education sector.
To improve the quality of teaching and learning, initiatives like smart classrooms, Model Schools, Cluster Universities and other such measures are going to go a long way, confirmed Priya.
The minister took stock of the facilities in educational institutions, during her visit in Samba. This included the quality of mid-day meals being checked by her which is given to the students.
GHSS Boys Samba, GHSS Girls Samba, Government Middle School Kehli Mandi, Government Middle School Budwani and Government High School Diani were inspected by Sethi during her visit.
Stress upon developing good reading and writing skills where laid by her when she interacted with students and staff members.
CEO of GHSS Girls Samba was inquired by the minister about what steps are being taken to make it a model school.
The minister directed its principal to install internet connection in school.
The condition of GMS Boys Kehli Mandi was poor as it needed repairs. The minister took note of it and directed for the repairs.
She asked village education committees for effective monitoring of the local schools as she interacted with members of village education committee of Govt High School Diani.