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Govt determined to upgrade infrastructure in schools: Altaf Bukhari
Says girl students deserve best facilities for their empowerment through education
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JAMMU, MARCH 27: Minister for Education, Finance, Labour and
Employment, Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari today reiterated the government’s
resolve to upgrade educational infrastructure, while asserting that the girl
students deserve best facilities in schools to achieve their empowerment
through education.
“From
the day one of my association with Education sector, I have favoured for
filling up of infrastructural gaps in schools for achieving the desired results”
the Minister asserted.
Speaking at the annual day celebration function of
Government Girls Higher Secondary School Canal Road, the Education Minister
underlined the need for providing best facilities to the girl students in the
run up to realize women empowerment through education.
He
said there is immediate need to make provision of drinking water, toilet blocks
and proper sanitation in all schools lacking these facilities to attract
maximum enrollment and contain dropout rate.
Member Legislative Assembly, Jammu West, Sat
Sharma, Director School Education, Jammu, Rakesh Kumar Srangal, Principals of
various schools, staff of host school were present at the function.
Appreciating the rich ambiance of the school
located in the heart of the city, the Minister called for making best use of
the institutions with massive infrastructure. He said Kindergarten wings
created in such prestigious schools would be further strengthened to meet the
set standards. He also called upon the teachers to engage with children and
help them to realize their potential.
“I
am highly optimistic about our teachers as they have matchless capabilities to
guide the students towards success” Altaf Bukhari said
while appreciating the achievements of students in academics and co-curricular
activities listed by the school head while presenting the annual report. He
advised the girls to work hard to create a niche in diverse fields, side by
side academics.
Responding to the issues raised by the MLA Sat
Sharma, the Minister asked the DSEJ to conduct infrastructure audit of the
school to identify areas where up-gradation is required. He also announced to establish a Science
museum and provision for additional rooms for Kindergarten wing of the school
which was also inaugurated by the Minister on the occasion.
In his address, MLA Sat Sharma appreciated the
achievements of the students in academics, sports and other co-curricular activities. He reiterated the resolve of the state
and central governments towards women empowerment.
Earlier, the girl students presented a colorful
cultural programme featuring awareness skits on girl education besides folk and
devotional songs and dances.
