Improve quality of education

The government run schools in Jammu and Kashmir are witnessing a decline in the enrolment as per the reports, but the measures expected in this regard are set to increase the enrolment in these educational institutions across the Union Territory. The Jammu and Kashmir government is discussing a proposal regarding the enrolment of wards of all government employees in state-run schools. The proposal, submitted by a local organization to the monitoring and grievance cell of the office of the J&K Lieutenant Governor has gained attention and is currently under review. The proposal suggests that all the government employees should admit their children in government schools which could serve as a catalyst for improving the quality of education in these institutions which are otherwise below par and have seen a decline in admissions in recent years. It aims to bring accountability and direct involvement of government officials in the public education system, potentially leading to better facilities, teaching standards, and overall performance. However, the decision at this juncture would not only ensure an increase in the enrolment in the schools, but would also push the government to take concrete measures to improve the quality of education. The quality of education is pivotal in these schools, which would attract the people to enrol their wards in these educational institutions. The government needs to take necessary measures in this regard to ensure that the quality of education is improved and the proposal with regard to admitting the children of government employees in these schools reaches a logical conclusion.