Dulloo discusses NEP, PM SHRI implementation with Union Secy

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo held a meeting with Union Secretary, Department of School Education and Literacy (DoSEL), Sanjay Kumar, to review the ongoing education reforms in the Union Territory.

The discussions in Srinagar focused on strengthening the education system, accelerating implementation of key initiatives, improving infrastructure and learning outcomes across the UT.

The meeting underscored the need to further raise the standards of school education in the UT, with a focus on bridging infrastructural gaps, streamlining human resource management and bringing out-of-school children into the mainstream education system.

Detailed deliberations were also held on aligning the education system in J&K with the vision of National Education Policy-2020, which emphasises holistic, inclusive and skill-oriented learning.

The Chief Secretary underscored the importance of ensuring that reforms under NEP reach every classroom, from primary to higher education levels, and stressed on early adoption of digital tools, vocational training, and mother tongue–based foundational learning.

During the meeting, PM SHRI Schools in J&K also came up for discussion and plans were discussed for expediting the process of upgrading identified schools with modern infrastructure, smart classrooms and innovative teaching practices.

These institutions will serve as model schools of excellence, showcasing best practices in pedagogy and student engagement.

Through PM SHRI schools scheme, already existing schools would be selected, strengthened, and upgraded and will aim towards delivering quality teaching to enhance the cognitive development of the students.

Union Secretary said that idea of the scheme is to create nurturing, holistic and well-rounded individuals equipped with key 21st-century skills and Centre will provide all assistance to Jammu and Kashmir in this regard.