'Reformative measures afoot in J&K to ensure quality edu'

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Press Trust of India Jammu
Last Updated : Nov 19 2017 | 2:42 PM IST
With an aim to expand the reach of quality education in state-run schools, especially in far- flung areas, the Jammu and Kashmir government has taken various reformative measures, state minister Priya Sethi said.
Inaugurating new constructions at different schools in Akhnoor area here yesterday, the minister of state for education said the government is resolute to serve the future generation with a quality education.
She said the government is taking various reformative measures for upgrading infrastructural facilities in schools and other educational institutions.
Sethi inaugurated new building blocks at government high schools at Leher and Sungal villages of Akhnoor.
Reiterating the commitment of coalition government, Sethi said the available resources needed to be utilised to its fullest to achieve the envisaged goal of providing modern education in government schools.
Taking the requirement and need of the locals of Sungal into consideration, she directed for upgradation of the school to higher secondary level.
The minister said the government is taking initiatives by starting culture clubs to impart the cultural education among youth shortly.

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First Published: Nov 19 2017 | 2:42 PM IST

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