ACS chairs SCERT’s workshop held under Oasis Jyotirdhar Initiative

Jammu Apr 25: In a significant stride towards educational rejuvenation, the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT), Divisional Office, Jammu, hosted a workshop and training under OASIS JYOTIRDHAR Movement phase-3, for the Heads of Institutions in Partnership with Department of School Education and SCERT Jammu and Kashmir.
The event was chaired by Additional Chief Secretary (ACS), Education, Shantmanu.
The ACS, on the occasion, inaugurated an exhibition showcasing a diverse array of curriculum enrichment tools including academic documents, books and educational aids developed by SCERT Jammu Division. It served as a visual narrative of the institution’s academic journey.
In his address, the ACS applauded the vision of the proactive endeavours of SCERT in advancing educational innovation and excellence. He encouraged all stakeholders to remain cognizant of evolving pedagogies and adapt to the dynamic educational landscape through continuous reflection and innovation.
Dr. Sindhu Kapoor, Joint Director, SCERT, highlighted the vision behind the Oasis Jyotirdhar Initiative. She underscored the importance of collaborative learning, innovation in teaching practices and development of an inclusive academic resource to ensure quality education for all.
The event witnessed the release of two strategic blueprints; The Syllabus cum Academic Planner 2025-26 and the BaLA (Building as Learning Aid) Vision Document, both poised to strengthen pedagogical practices and infrastructure-based learning in schools. The Academic Planner was meticulously developed through collaborative efforts of members of Assessment Cell including Ranjeet Singh Manhas (Head, Assessment Cell SCERTJ&K), Rakesh Chobber (Head, Assessment Cell, SCERT Jammu Division), Dr. Nazneen Mehraj and Dr. Saima Qadir from SCERT Kashmir Division. Besides, Manisha Chun and Parshotam Singh, Academic Officers, SCERT Jammu Division contributed significantly towards development of the vision document “BaLA”.
An incisive overview of the workshop was presented by Tina Vasudeva, Chief Coordinator Oasis Movement, who elucidated the key themes, participatory engagement and expected outcomes of the program.
In the feedback session, valuable insights and reflections on the learning experiences and effectiveness of the workshop modules was provided by Anwar Khan, Principal, GHSS Sawjian Poonch and Kiran Bhadwal, Principal, GHSS Camp Nagrota Jammu.
Mehul Panchal, Project Lead, Oasis Movement, articulated the importance of pedagogical agility, design thinking in education and the cultivation of learning ecosystem. She appreciated the commitment of the SCERT in encouraging continued innovation in the educational sector.