J&K School Reopening: LG assures interactive environment for students

While speaking at this month's episode of 'Awaam Ki Awaaz' dedicated to the young achievers of the Union territory, the Governor said education and health of children are the biggest responsibilities of the administration.

J&K School Reopening: With the reopening of educational institutes in a phased manner amid the declining cases of the novel coronavirus, Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha assured that his administration will make sure that students get an interactive environment that was missing in online classes.

While speaking at this month's episode of 'Awaam Ki Awaaz' dedicated to the young achievers of the Union territory, the Governor said education and health of children are the biggest responsibilities of the administration. The radio programme was aired on all local and primary channels of All India Radio (AIR) in the UT and was broadcast on DD Kashir.

He further added that last year, it had to prioritise health but now, with declining Covid cases, the opening of schools and the creation of happiness zones, the administration aims to facilitate an interactive environment in educational institutes that was missing in online classes.

Acknowledging the importance of mental health, especially amid the ongoing pandemic situations, happiness zones were created in more than 1,000 government schools of the Jammu division to provide safe and psychologically comfortable spaces within school premises where students can talk about their feelings and emotions in a confidential manner.

Responding to suggestions of one of the callers, the LG said the administration understands the need for providing psycho-social support to students and it is taking positive steps in this direction.

Replying to a suggestion on steps to be taken towards a drug-free J&K, he said the government is fully committed to strengthening the action framework and taking a firm stance against drug abuse, besides providing practical solutions to build a drug-free society. Sinha said he wants to ensure that every citizen enjoys an equal opportunity to grow, and reasonable and affordable access to basic amenities.

He also urged the people to dedicate themselves to the betterment of society. "We should strengthen our faith in the goodness of mankind and inspire one and all to lead a virtuous life. Let us all take a pledge today to follow the path of equality and social harmony, and build a J&K where all sections of the society together contribute in shaping the future of this beautiful UT," the LG said.

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