Srinagar, Oct 21: Minister for Education Sakina Itoo Monday said that the government will seek suggestions from all the concerned stakeholders regarding restoring the academic session which was shifted from November-December to March 2022.
Speaking to reporters, Itoo said, “We will seek suggestions from all the stakeholders about the restoration of the academic session.”
She said that they can only decide after appropriate suggestions from all stakeholders. “Today, I will chair a review meeting with the officials of the education department,” she added.
Later, she chaired an introductory meeting of the School Education Department (SED) at the Civil Secretariat here to review the functioning of the department.
During the meeting, Sakeena Itoo held detailed deliberations on various aspects of SED besides discussing issues and concerns of the department.
Addressing the officers, the Minister asserted that they need collaborative efforts to enhance educational outcomes for students across the region. “Our primary goal is to ensure that every child receives a quality education in line with requirements of today’s scientific and digital world”, Sakeena Masood asserted. 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 directors to organize training modules for teachers in their respective divisions to ensure that educators are equipped with the latest pedagogical skills.
While reviewing the infrastructure and other related issues of the department, Sakeena Masood impressed upon both the Directors 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 that 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 the Principal Secretary of the School Education department, Chairman SCERT, Secretary JKBOSE, Director of School Education Jammu/Kashmir, Project Director Samagra Shiksha, and other senior officers of the School Education Department.
