ECOSYSTEM
Recently the Chief Secretary chaired a high level meeting to review the status of school education across the Union Territory, with a special focus on improving learning outcomes and implementation of different schemes aiming upgradation of the education system across J&K.
He emphasized the need for integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) into the learning ecosystem. He directed the School Education Department to develop an AI-based learning module that would offer customized lessons to students based on their individual assessments, thereby addressing their weak areas more effectively. He suggested seeking technical assistance from the Bhaskaracharya National Institute for Space Applications and Geo-informatics (BISAG-N) for this initiative.
While taking stock of enrolment figures at the primary and middle school levels across the government and private institutions, Dulloo expressed concern over the stagnation in student enrolment in government schools. He noted that despite significant higher investments and nearly three times more government primary schools compared to private ones, enrolment figures remain nearly the same. He called for a comprehensive study to understand this trend and come up with actionable recommendations to reverse it.
He directed the department to create a comprehensive dashboard providing a bird’s eye view of each school. This digital platform should include data on class-wise student enrolment, availability of teachers, results from periodic assessments, and infrastructure status, enabling data-driven decision-making related to imparting of quality education in these schools.
