Srinagar, 22 Aug (KNS) : Reaffirming the government's commitment to revolutionising the education sector in Jammu and Kashmir, MLA Zadibal and Chief Spokesperson JKNC Tanvir Sadiq Friday said the Omar Abdullah-led govt is striving hard to bring the education system back on track and upgrade it to meet the demands of a fast-changing, technology-driven world.

In a statement issued, the inauguration of a state-of-the-art auditorium at Green Valley Educational Institute (GVEI), Illahibagh Srinagar, Tanvir said, “This new facility will provide school children with a platform to showcase their talents in arts, performances, and more.” The event was graced by Chairman Muhammad Yousuf Wani, Principal R.A. Kathjoo, President Private Schools Association G.N. War, and other prominent educationists and civil society members.

Congratulating the GVEI management, Tanvir praised students for their performances and reiterated his full support to all educational institutions in the Zadibal constituency. “Education is a top priority for Omar Abdullah’s government. Recognising the changing global pedagogy, he has taken bold steps to ensure J&K doesn’t lag behind,” Tanvir said.

He highlighted the Omar led government’s historic allocation of ?1,388.97 crore for education in the budget, marking an increase of ?242.75 crore. “This reflects a transformative vision focusing on early childhood education, school infrastructure, higher education reform, and legal education excellence,” he added.

Tanvir talked about several major initiatives undertaken by the Omar Abdullah led government, including the establishment of 15,000 pre-primary schools targeting enrolment of 1.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel80 lakh children, 600 ICT Labs, 2,000 Smart Classrooms, and 500 Tinkering Labs to promote digital learning and innovation.

He also shared that 46,000 out-of-school children have been identified and mainstreamed, with a special focus on girl child education and teacher accountability.

Among the most ambitious initiatives of the Omar led govt is the "J&K K-12: One Campus, One Future" project, which aims to upgrade 40 government higher secondary schools, one boys’ and one girls’ school per district into fully integrated K-12 campuses. With ?180 crore allocated, this project will feature smart classrooms, vocational labs, modern sports facilities, and improved sanitation.

For higher education, the Omar-led government he said is pushing full implementation of the NEP 2020, including the rollout of four-year undergraduate programmes, improved infrastructure in degree colleges, and 600 new seats in polytechnic colleges. “A new policy is also underway to attract private investment, allowing reputed universities to establish satellite campuses in J&K, aimed at boosting educational access and employment opportunities for the youth”he said.

Tanvir concluded by asserting that these bold, future-focused reforms reflect the government’s unwavering dedication to building a robust, inclusive, and modern education system in Jammu and Kashmir.(KNS)