Pampore, October 30: MLA Pampore, retired Justice Hasnain Masoodi, on Friday announced the introduction of smart classroom facilities in 41 government schools across the constituency, as part of efforts to strengthen technology-enabled education.
Masoodi and Chief Education Officer (CEO) Pulwama Anjum Raja jointly inaugurated a smart classroom at Government Girls Higher Secondary School, Pampore. The facility has been established under the Pradhan Mantri Khanij Kshetra Kalyan Yojana (PMKKKY) and Constituency Development Fund.
The MLA and CEO later inaugurated another smart classroom at Kakapora.
Zonal Education Officer Pampore Fayaz Ahmad Harray, Principal and DDO Mushtaq Ahmad, Vice-Principal Dr Shaheen Andrabi, Urdu Lecturer Dr Rabia Moghal, other education officials and teachers were present on the occasion.
Speaking to Kashmir Convener, Masoodi said digital education had become essential and would help schools share learning resources and provide students with access to modern teaching facilities.
He said smart classroom boards had been provided to 41 schools, including higher secondary, high and middle schools, to improve access to technology-enabled learning across the constituency.
Masoodi said educational facilities worth around Rs 1 crore, including smart classrooms, sports kits and other essential resources, had been distributed among schools.
He also said a development plan worth Rs 7 crore had been prepared for the constituency under the Samagra Shiksha scheme. Acknowledging the support of Education Minister Sakina Itoo, he said several initiatives had been taken following her intervention to address issues in the education sector, including teacher shortages. He expressed hope that the remaining vacancies would also be filled.
CEO Pulwama Anjum Raja said around 198 government schools across the district had been equipped with smart classroom facilities, while efforts were underway to extend the coverage to all schools, including primary and middle schools.
He said digital connectivity among schools would facilitate resource sharing and help improve teaching practices and academic outcomes.
Raja added that coordinated efforts by the government and elected representatives had helped expand digital education infrastructure in the district.
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