Enrollment in schools goes up by 14.5 pc
*Teachers to be posted in both Zones
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Feb 19: Jammu and Kashmir Government will soon come out with a policy categorizing schools in “hard and soft zones” to ensure that the teachers get exposure in both the zones. The Government has asked the School Education Department to come out with exhaustive policy.
This was stated by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha in his monthly ‘Awaam Ki Awaaaz’ Radio Address this morning.
Sinha was responding to a suggestion that the Government should make it mandatory for the Government teachers to serve in rural areas for two years which will bring new vibrancy in rural areas and give exposure to the teachers. The teachers should be given incentives for posting in the rural areas, the person who gave the suggestion said.
The Lieutenant Governor said his office has already asked the School Education Department to come out with exhaustive policy in which the Government schools will be categorized as “soft zones” and “hard zones” and it will be ensured that the teachers are posted in both the zones.
“The teachers should also be sent for learning and training so that all aspects of National Education Policy (NEP) are implemented on ground,” he added.
Sinha said under ‘Aao School Chalein’ and ‘Class Campaign’, enrollment of students in the schools has gone up by 14.5 percent.
Last year, he asserted, the schools were functional for 200 days.
As per the sources, the new policy could be released by the School Education Department shortly.
The Lieutenant Governor asked the concerned departments and officers to convert valuable suggestions into action.
“The active participation of the individual and community can accelerate socio-economic growth. Our collective effort can help the society to prosper,” he said and urged the youth to utilize maximum benefits of the Government schemes like Mission Youth, Rural Livelihood Mission to realize their full potential and make their dreams a reality.
An official handout said:- Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha in this month’s ‘Awaam ki Awaaz’ highlighted the successful conduct of the third Khelo India National Winter Games.
“Sport can bring about positive transformation and recently concluded Khelo India National Winter Games at Gulmarg have shown that 25 States were playing as one team and they push forward the growth of winter sports in the country,” he said.
He congratulated the players from Jammu and Kashmir for their excellent performance in the winter games.
The Lt Governor shared the inspirational and exemplary success stories of women & young achievers of J&K UT.
“The International Women’s Day next month will provide an opportunity to the society to celebrate women’s achievements, recognize challenges, and ensure women’s rights in every sphere. Let us come together and salute the spirit of Nari Shakti,” said the Lt Governor.
Lauding the grit and determination of Kritika Khanna of Jammu, the first female para rower of India, he said, she is a true champion, unstoppable as an athlete and an inspiration to others.
Sinha made a special mention of Sonika Sharma from Kathua and called her the iconic manifestation of successful women entrepreneurs. Her successful dairy business is inspiring budding female entrepreneurs across the UT, he added.
Masrat Jan’s career is full of opportunities, challenges and success. Her determination to set up diagnostic lab while battling through odds reflects her strong belief in Nari Shakti, the Lt Governor said.
He lauded the efforts of Zamrooda Ali for reviving traditional craft. Zamrooda Ali has emerged as a successful entrepreneur and working as a master artisan. She has set up a crewel embroidery training center at her home in Badamwari, Srinagar.
Sharing the hardwork and determination of Parveen Sangral from Samba for dedicating her life to charity and humanitarian work, the Lt Governor said Parveen, through her NGO, Muskaan Foundation, is helping people from all walks of life and transforming the lives of those in need.
Sandeep Razdan and Ajay Sharma from Kathua with their e-commerce venture under Aroma Mission have emerged as the new age entrepreneurs by harnessing the Government support and complementing it with their inventiveness, observed the Lt Governor.
Stressing that convergence of schemes can improve livelihood security, he shared the success story of Puneet Sharma from Nowshera who benefitted from inter-sectoral approaches of Rajouri district administration to set up milk processing unit in rural areas. Such synergies will enable youth entrepreneurs & facilitate sustainable development, he said.
The Lt Governor shared the suggestions of Rohit Khajuria from Billawar; Shopian’s Mudasir Farooq Mir and Ovais Karni from Anantnag regarding an integrated policy of postings, development of apple village, reforms in Government schools and Government intervention on hand-holding of NGOs working in the field of social welfare.
He also shared inputs of Ishaan Gupta from Hiranagar, Kathua for promotion of the new age concept of ‘food trucks’ in Jammu Kashmir for young entrepreneurs; Manzoor Ahmad from Srinagar on the eco-conservation, restoration and preservation of Gilsar-Khushalsar and other lake ecosystems in the Valley and Sushant Sambyal & Gaurav Salathia from Samba who recommended various ways for the maintenance of ‘vertical gardens’ under the Smart City Mission.
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