Masood hails student for selection in Japan science prog

Srinagar, Nov 07: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Masood on Thursday interacted with Sonika, an 11th-grade student from Government High School (GHS) Doda, who is set to travel to Japan under the prestigious Sakura Science Program.
The one-week programme is being organised by the Union Ministry of Education and Sonika is among 21 students of the country selected for the programme. Principal Secretary, School Education, Project Director Samgra Shiksha, senior officers of the school education department, parents of Sonika, among others were also present on the occasion.
During the interaction with Sonika, the minister advised her to take maximum benefit of this opportunity to hone her talent. “Take full advantage of this opportunity for your personal and professional growth,” she said. “This unique platform will broaden your perspectives on science and innovation and help you to contribute towards technology and research in your place.”
While engaging with officers on the occasion, the minister underlined that the selection of Sonika will be an inspiration for all the students of Jammu and Kashmir, especially the students of Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya, Doda, as Sonika was a student of that school.
“Her participation is expected to have a far-reaching impact on the educational landscape of Jammu & Kashmir,” Masood said.
She urged the department to provide all possible facilities to students for their proper grooming and holistic development so that they can compete in these kinds of programmes.
The minister, while interacting with the parents of Sonika, congratulated them for the selection of their daughter in such a prestigious programme.