Pampore, November 10: Around 300 students were enrolled in government schools across Education Zone Kakapora during a special admission drive organised by the Chief Education Officer (CEO) Pulwama as part of an annual day conference at Hudipora Batpora on Monday.
MLA Pampore, retired Justice Hasnain Masoodi, attended the programme as the chief guest, while Director School Education Kashmir Naseer Ahmad Wani was the guest of honour. CEO Pulwama Anjum Raja, education officials, teachers, students, parents and local residents were also present.
The newly enrolled students were welcomed by the dignitaries and education officials, who appreciated the efforts to bring more children into the formal education system.
Addressing the gathering, Masoodi said such initiatives were important to ensure that no child remained deprived of education. He called for coordinated efforts by teachers, parents, the administration and the community to promote school enrolment.
He also stressed the need to encourage parents to send their children to government schools, saying education was essential for social progress and individual development.
Director School Education Kashmir Naseer Ahmad Wani highlighted the importance of increasing enrolment and strengthening the public education system. He urged teachers to make government schools more effective, student-friendly and vibrant to attract more students.
Later, Masoodi and Wani inaugurated a newly constructed primary school building in the area in the presence of CEO Pulwama Anjum Raja.
Speaking to Kashmir Convener, Masoodi described the occasion as significant for Wanpora, Hudipora and adjoining areas, saying the admission drive should encourage more parents to choose government schools.
He said a perception had developed among people that government schools offered poor-quality education, but pointed to students from public institutions who had achieved notable academic results, including a student from Dougam village who qualified NEET and others who secured more than 99 per cent marks.
Masoodi said such achievements demonstrated the potential of government schools and deserved recognition.
However, he stressed that enrolment campaigns needed to be accompanied by improvements in school infrastructure, equipment and staffing.
“Unless the government strengthens the infrastructure, provides necessary equipment and ensures adequate manpower in government schools, parents will not be encouraged to enrol their children in these institutions,” he said.
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