Advisor to Governor Khurshid Ahmad Ganai Thursday said that robust educational sector was vital for overall growth of the state.
He made the remarks during an extensive tour of variouseducational institutions in summer capital Srinagar. Interacting with thestudents, Ganai said government would observe ‘Punctuality Week’ in schoolsfrom 1 to 6 April.
The advisor inspected Government Boys Model Higher SecondarySchool, Shalimaar, Boys Higher Secondary School, Hazaratbal, Government GirlsHigher Secondary School, Alamgari Bazar, MP Higher Secondary School Srinagar.He interacted with the students and the staff of these schools and urged themto maintain punctuality.
The advisor urged all teachers and officials in theeducation department to acquaint themselves with the new-age technology. Heasked students that they should also focus on exploring the possibilities oflaunching their start-ups when they complete their studies.
The advisor was briefed about the infrastructuralrequirement of the schools. He said that a school was a place where childrenare nurtured for their better future and society as a whole.
He said the schools need to be made a place where thechildren are willing to go and attend their classes regularly. He said to makethe school attractive for students, teachers must maintain a healthy relationshipso that the children would feel free to approach them.
The advisor also received feedback from the students aboutthe facilities available in the schools. He said that the children should beprovided with the best pursuit in life which will lead them to a moresuccessful and meaningful life.
Director School Education Kashmir, joint director, CEOSrinagar and other DSEK officials accompanied the advisor.