Complete College construction projects within stipulated deadline without compromising on quality: Sakina Itoo

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Calls for stringent monitoring, field-level inspections to address delays,  removing bottlenecks in project implementation.

KS News Desk 

Srinagar, Oct 10: Minister for Education, Social Welfare, Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo Friday chaired a high level meeting at Civil Secretariat Srinagar to review the performance, functioning and progress of various ongoing projects of School Education and Higher Education Departments across Jammu and Kashmir.

The meeting was attended by Additional Chief Secretary, Higher Education department Shantmanu, Secretary School Education Department Ram Niwas Sharma, Director General School Education Kashmir Dr. G.N Itoo, Project Director Samagra Shiksha, Director School Education Jammu, Mission Director RUSA, Special Secretaries of Higher Education and School Education departments, Director Finance/Director Planning of Higher Education and School Education departments, Director Colleges, Chief Engineer PWD of Central Kashmir/South Kashmir/North Kashmir/Jammu/Chenab/Pir Panjal zones, Chief Education Officers of all districts and other concerned officers of both departments.

During the meeting, Minister Sakeena took comprehensive evaluation of key developmental initiatives, infrastructure projects, and academic reforms being implemented across J&K in both Higher Education and School Education departments.

While reviewing the status of ongoing projects in Higher Education department under various schemes like Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA), Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (PM-USHA), and CAPEX budget initiatives, the Minister emphasized on the timely execution of all ongoing works, particularly those related to infrastructure development, digital learning facilities, teacher training programs, and curriculum enhancement.

She directed the officers of executing agencies that college construction projects need to be completed within stipulated deadlines without compromising on quality.

She called for stringent monitoring and field-level inspections to address delays and remove bottlenecks in project implementation.

“Our government is committed to strengthen educational ecosystem in J&K. Every project, whether in remote village or an urban hub, must translate into tangible outcome for students and teachers. Timeliness and accountability are non-negotiable," Minister Sakeena said.

The Minister further asked the Director Colleges to maintain close coordination with Chief Engineers so that the projects which require minor works are completed by the end of this month.

Taking stock of faculty positions in colleges, the Minister called upon the officers of Higher Education department to look out for the feasibility of increasing remuneration in favour of Academic arrangement teachers so that more persons are attracted to it till vacancies are filled on regular basis.

She also directed the officers to create posts for all newly established degree colleges for better educational outcomes.

The Minister also underlined the need for research-oriented learning, industry linkages, and innovation-driven curriculum reforms. She urged college heads to encourage student-led projects, entrepreneurship cells, and collaborations with reputed institutions to enhance employability and practical learning outcomes.