Srinagar, Apr 2: Minister for Education Sakeena Masood Itoo, chaired a high-level meeting to review the functioning of the Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE).
Education Minister Sakeena Itoo directed JKBOSE officials to ensure the results for Class 10th, 11th, and 12th are declared by the end of this month.
Minister Sakina told officials that timely results would prevent academic delays, allowing students to transition smoothly into their next classes without losing valuable study time.
The minister reviewed key aspects of JKBOSE’s functioning, including examination processes, curriculum updates, and IT advancements.
She stressed the need to modernize the board’s infrastructure, streamline administrative procedures, and adopt advanced technological solutions to enhance efficiency and accessibility in the education system.
Itoo also highlighted the significance of equitable and inclusive education, particularly for Children With Special Needs (CWSN).
She directed officials to intensify awareness programs and ensure the effective implementation of special provisions, including exam fee exemptions, a 5% relaxation in pass percentages for board exams, and flexible academic policies for students with disabilities.
She further instructed the Directors of School Education in Jammu and Kashmir to collaborate closely with JKBOSE to enhance the education sector across Jammu and Kashmir.
She underlined the importance of continuous stakeholder engagement, proactive policy measures, and student-centric reforms to uplift academic standards.
Earlier, Sakeena reviewed the performance and functioning of the Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE).
The meeting was attended by the Additional Chief Secretary Education and Chairman JKBOSE, Shantamanu; Director School Education Jammu /Kashmir, Special Secretary School Education department, Secretary JKBOSE, and other concerned officers.
The Minister evaluated key operational aspects of JKBOSE like examination processes, curriculum implementation, and other IT interventions. She emphasized strengthening the Board’s infrastructure and streamlining administrative mechanisms to ensure smooth academic operations and other related activities of the Board. She urged the JKBOSE to incorporate advanced technological solutions for better accessibility and efficiency in the working of the Board. She also underlined the necessity of timely syllabus updates, improved teacher training programs, and student-centric policies to meet the evolving educational needs.
Highlighting the need for robust and student-friendly educational framework across Jammu and Kashmir, Sakeena Itoo emphasized on continuous stakeholder engagement and proactive measures to uplift academic standards across the region.
While reviewing other measures of JKBOSE, including Equitable and Inclusive Education facility for Divyang and Children With Special Needs (CWSN), the Minister called upon both the Directors and JKBOSE authorities to create maximum awareness among these specially abled students about the benefits being provided to them.
These included flexibility in academics and assessment, exemption in exam fee for CWSN with 40% or more disability of permanent nature, relaxation of 5% in pass percentage in 10th to 12th class Board examination and others. She asked them to organise regular awareness camps, involving PRIs and other tools like mass media for maximising awareness among the target group.
During the meeting, Secretary JKBOSE gave a detailed presentation on functioning of the board. She also informed the Minister about various IT interventions launched by the board for facilitation of students.