Involve MLAs in formulation of work plans, it will lead to practical & impactful decisions: Edu minister directs officers

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Jammu, Feb 03: Minister for Education Sakeena Itoo Monday stressed for inclusive and transparent approach in implementation of Samagra Shiksha and directed the officers to involve elected representatives (MLAs) in formulation of work plans in their respective constituencies.

While chairing a review meeting of Samagra Shiksha in Jammu, she said the inclusion of MLAs will ensure that need based works are initiated at an earliest.

“Public representatives play a crucial role in identifying grassroots issues. The inclusion of MLAs in policy formulation will lead to more practical and impactful decisions, ensuring holistic development of the education sector," Sakeena Itoo said.

The meeting was convened at Civil Secretariat review progress on various interventions as well as formulation of upcoming work plan for SAMAGRA Shiksha across J&K.

The Minister further underlined that the coordination between public representatives and project agency will also ensure non duplication of works.

During the meeting, the Minister also assessed the progress on various educational initiatives under SAMAGRA Shiksha.

She highlighted that the interventions under this schemes will fill infrastructure gaps, teacher shortages as well as the need for enhanced digital learning facilities in rural and remote areas.

She directed the officers to expedite completion of ongoing projects and improve accountability mechanisms for better execution of schemes.

She stressed on the importance of equity and accessibility in education and asked the officers to prioritise underprivileged students and marginalised communities to bridge the educational divide.

During the meeting, Project Director Samagra Shiksha gave a detailed presentation on different aspects and interventions of Samagra Shiksha.

The meeting was attended by MLAs of several constituencies, Additional Chief Secretary, School Education Department (SED), Special Secretary SED, Director School Education Kashmir and Jammu division, Project Director Samagra Shiksha, CEOs and other concerned officers.