Education and Skill Development

The backbone of every society is the carefully woven fabric of thought and knowledge that sustains the narrative of aspiration and potential of a community. Education and Skill Development in that context are priority investment areas for the development of the thought and knowledge nexus besides a dedicated citizenry who are at once well informed, critical, skilled and open minded to become individual and collective decision makers for the development process of the region. In Kashmir, the youth recognize and realize the increasing need to initiate peace processes through education. Only education and investment in state-of-the-art knowledge resources would ensure that future generations are well equipped to benefit from the sweeping and fast transforming career landscape of a globalised world. This section brings in the thoughts and visions of emergent voices which aim to build Kashmir’s knowledge economy as a power house and driver for sustainable change.

From enrollment drops to infrastructure gaps: The state of education in J&K
1024 639 Zahoor Ahmad Dar

Education is a critical pillar of societal development and the cornerstone of human progress. It serves as a gateway to opportunity, upward mobility, and development, acting as an engine of…

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The need for food and nutrition education in schools
1024 681 Neha Aggarwal

Food is a fundamental determinant of health, accounting for approximately 60-70% of what shapes our overall well-being. It is a source of nourishment for our bodies and fuel for our…

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Learning deficit in Kashmir’s education system: Insights from ASER Reports
1024 684 Neha Aggarwal

Education stands as the cornerstone of human progress. It is a gateway to opportunity, the catalyst for innovation, and the engine driving social transformation. It is a transformative journey that…

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Disparities in access and equity: A study of higher education in J&K
640 542 Aijaz Ahmad Dar

Education serves as a cornerstone in fostering social and economic transformation within societies and nations. From empowering women to combating social marginalization, education holds significant potential in mitigating gender disparity…

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Inclusive Education for Children with Disabilities in India: A comprehensive overview
630 407 Neha Aggarwal

Inclusion is grounded in the fundamental human right to education for all, as enshrined in the 1948 Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Quality inclusive education (IE) also constitutes a vital…

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The rising trend of Spot Admissions in Higher Education in Kashmir
1024 571 Zahoor Ahmad Dar

Education is a pivotal human resource that broadens human faculties and prepares an individual for life. It is a dream for those who want to excel in life. To realize…

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School Infrastructure in Jammu and Kashmir — An Analysis
1024 576 Aijaz Ahmad Dar

Introduction The success and economic development of nations are determined by their educational systems. Since independence, India has been continuously progressing in the education field. There is a direct relationship…

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Mapping the unemployment in Jammu and Kashmir
948 533 Zahoor Ahmad Dar

The Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir is often in the headlines for its scenic beauty and security-related issues. Between these two extremities, the majority of the other significant issues…

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Educational Status of Gujjars and Bakarwals in J&K
1024 576 Zahoor Ahmad Dar

Education is conceived to be a medium to serve a purposeful end. From modifying an individual or group’s behaviors to being an agent of social change and eventually helping a…

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Reopening of educational institutions in J&K: Challenges and opportunities
1024 682 Arka Chakraborty

As the situation improved and the increased risk of COVID-19 transmission lessened, the government of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir ordered reopening of all educational institutions in a…

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Impact assessment of ‘Ladli Beti Scheme’ in Jammu and Kashmir 
600 387 Aqsa Khan

Abstract “Ladli Beti Scheme” is a financial and social assistance scheme sponsored by Jammu and Kashmir government, started with a view to counter the declining female sex ratio in the…

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National Educational Policy 2020 (NEP 2020)
An analysis of NEP 2020 vis-à-vis Jammu and Kashmir’s educational scenario
594 1024 Javaid Trali

Nafisa Khatoon Introduction The National Educational Policy 2020 (NEP 2020), approved by the Union Government on 29 July 2020, was introduced to implement changes at all levels of education in…

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