Srinagar August 28 (KNS): The Director School Education Kashmir (DSEK), Dr Tassaduq Hussain today convened a meeting of District and Divisional level members of Education Reform Committees (ERCs) constituted on the directions of Lieutenant Governor of JK (UT).

These Committees have been constituted to work as Special Task Force for giving a paradigm shift to the School Education system.

In a daylong session, the Director interacted and discussed with them various important aspects regarding the National Education Policy-2020.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr Tassaduq said that the New Education Policy is not less than a panacea for the Education System which is sure to bring remarkable changes on the ground as far as the modern challenges in the Education sector are concerned.

The committee members put forth their suggestions wherein they highlighted the need and importance of NEP-2020.

While addressing the members of Education Reform Committees, the Director said that it is necessary to seek valuable suggestions from the stakeholders for the effective implementation of the policy.

The Director has been inviting all the stakeholders over the last one week including principals, senior lecturers and resource persons with an aim to formulate a learned response for the implementation of National Education Policy-2020 in the schools. The new initiative will help to develop a sense of empowerment amongst teachers, making them more responsive and accountable towards their duties.

Dr. Tassaduq said that the main focus must be to implement the policies of the Education Department and bring about significant changes in Educational set up. He expressed the hope that teachers as primary and talented school leaders shall lead the department towards new heights of success for a bright future.(KNS)