*Reviews performance of H&H sector
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Apr 24: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today took a review of the implementation of New Education Policy (NEP)-2020 in the schools across different parts of the UT by the School Education Department (SED)
The meeting, besides Administrative Secretary, School Education, was attended by Director, School Education Kashmir/Jammu; Chairperson, JKBOSE & Director, SCERT; Director, Samagra Shiksha and other concerned from the department.
During the meeting, the Chief Secretary prompted the officers of the department to set for themselves the measurable indicators with timelines against each for the 6 verticals under NEP. He asked for monitoring these on regular intervals for the smooth implementation of the policy here.
The Chief Secretary also asked for creating ample awareness among the teachers of the department about the features of this policy applicable to them. He made out that they are the concerned who have to get it implemented on ground. He advised for their capacity building and training to make them well-versed about its components.
Dulloo also asked for gradually reducing the gaps being faced in its implementation so that each of these are ironed out within the stipulated timeframe. He also stressed on creating necessary infrastructure required for schools under this policy.
The Chief Secretary took this occasion to enquire about the status of the establishment of ICT and Atal Tinkering Labs (ATLs) across the districts of J&K. He also took note of the development of smart classrooms in schools besides the establishment of Vidhya Samiksha Kendra (VSK).
Meanwhile, Chief Secretary, reviewed the performance of Handicrafts & Handloom Department.
The meeting besides Commissioner Secretary, I&C was attended by MD, TPO; Director, H&H Kashmir/Jammu, Executive Director, EDI and other concerned officers from the Department.
While speaking in this meeting, the Chief Secretary emphasized on enhancing the capacity of the Department for introducing technology to bring innovation in designing and development of creative content.
Dulloo made out that enhancing the capacities to test bulk of the products should be our aim. He asked for developing a robust quality control system for adding more value to such products in the international market.
While explaining about the achievements of the Department, the Commissioner Secretary, I&C, Vikramjit Singh informed the meeting that they had taken plethora of measures to engage with the local artisans here. He revealed that with the Department there are around 60 crafts registered having 3.8 lakh artisans associated with them.
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