• Chairs introductory meet of SED
• Education minister commends JKBOSE Chairman
Srinagar, Oct 21: Minister of School Education, Higher Education, Social Welfare and Health & Medical Education, Sakeena Masood on Monday said that the government is committed to ensure that every child receives quality education in line with requirements of today’s scientific and digital world.
She made these remarks at an introductory meeting of the School Education Department (SED) at Civil Secretariat here to review the functioning of the department.
During the meeting, Sakeena held detailed deliberations on various aspects of SED besides discussing issues and concerns of the department.
Addressing the officers, the Minister asserted that we need collaborative efforts for enhancing educational outcomes for students across the region.
She impressed upon all the stakeholders to work closely and in coherence with one another to identify issues and implement innovative solutions for them.
While reviewing the human resource related issues of the department, Sakeena Masood directed the Principal Secretary to identify vacant posts at all levels and refer them to recruiting agencies for filling at the earliest. She also asked both the directors to organise training modules for teachers in their respective divisions to ensure that educators are equipped with the latest pedagogical skills.
During the meeting, the Chairman of JKBOSE and the Director of JK-SCERT, Professor Dr. Parikshat Singh Manhas, presented information about the successful launch of the flagship Toycathoon initiatives aimed at students in Jammu and Kashmir.
Professor Manhas also discussed the Jammu and Kashmir State Open School (JKSOS), which offers an opportunity for individuals who have interrupted their education, are currently employed, or encounter time limitations due to various circumstances to enroll in online classes.
Additionally, the JKBOSE Chairman also shared the information regarding the translation of textbooks for grades one through five throughout Jammu and Kashmir. The Minister of School Education, Sakeena Masood, commended the efforts of the JKBOSE Chairman and the Director of JK-SCERT.
While reviewing the infrastructure and other related issues of the department, Sakeena Masood impressed upon officials to upgrade facilities at all Girls Hostels. She also asked for creating facilities of basic amenities in all educational institutions on priority.
During the meeting, Sakeena Masood expressed commitment towards transparency and accountability within the department and directed all officers that delay of files will not be tolerated at all. She remarked that education is an important sector which forms the core of societal development and we need to work with full commitment to ensure the well being of our society.
The meeting among others was attended by Principal Secretary, School Education department, Chairman SCERT, Secretary JKBOSE, Director School Education Jammu/Kashmir, Project Director Samagra Shiksha and other senior officers of the School Education Department.
