Private Schools Association of Jammu and Kashmir (PSAJK) on Tuesday expressed grief over the demise of educationist and Chairman, Children Welfare Education Institute (CWEI) Altaf Gowhar.
The Association held a condolence meeting wherein the participants remembered the life and work of Gowhar. President PSAJK, GN Var described Gowhar’s demise as a huge loss for the Association as well as the students.
“A polite and well mannered, Altaf Sahab was one of the pioneers who acted very hard to provide a viable platform to private school organisers in Kashmir. He was a committed and dedicated teacher, possessing every quality to lead and representative,” said Var. “We have lost a friend, colleague, and a close companion.”
Shabir Ahmad Mir, Vice President PSAJK said it was a personal loss for him as Gowhar was a close friend as well as a colleague.
M Y Wani General Secretary PSAJK termed Gowhar as a noble school teacher who was committed to providing quality education to students. Manzoor Ahmad Wangnoo, Chairman, Chairman Environment & Relief Council of PSAJK said Gowhar was a sincere educationist and a well wisher of students.
The participants reiterated that the Association stands firm besides the family of the departed soul at this hour of grief.