Jammu, October 16: The School Education Department, Jammu & Kashmir, achieved a significant milestone today as the Hon’ble Chief Minister, Jenab Omar Abdullah, inaugurated the New Applications and Analytics Portal of Vidya Samiksha Kendra (VSK), J&K — a cutting-edge digital initiative aimed at transforming the education landscape of the Union Territory.
The grand event, held at the Convention Centre, Canal Road, Jammu, also featured the Felicitation Ceremony of Meritorious Students and the Distribution of Regularisation Orders to CPWs, celebrating academic excellence and acknowledging the dedicated workforce of the School Education Department.
The ceremony was graced by Ms. Sakeena Masood Itoo, Hon’ble Minister for Health & Medical Education, School Education, Higher Education, and Social Welfare Departments, as the Guest of Honour, and Mr. Nasir Ahmed Wani, Advisor to the Hon’ble Chief Minister, as the Special Guest. The event was held under the esteemed guidance of Sh. Ram Niwas Sharma, Principal Secretary to the Government, School Education Department, J&K.
Senior officials of the School Education Department, Samagra Shiksha, and other dignitaries from across the Union Territory were present on the occasion. The newly launched digital platforms — Shikshak Sahayak, JK MIS, JK CRM, JK Pariksha, JK Digilearn, JK Edu Insights, and the Analytics Portal — represent a landmark step in strengthening data-driven governance and enhancing classroom practices across Jammu & Kashmir. JK Digilearn enables access to high-quality digital learning content for both teachers and students. Shikshak Sahayak provides lesson plans, workbooks, and classroom resources through a simple registration process. JK Pariksha facilitates classroom assessment and continuous performance tracking.
JK Edu Insights offers report cards and analytics dashboards for informed decision-making. JK MIS maintains updated records of all students, teachers, and schools across the UT. JK CRM automates and scales the communication and outreach initiatives of VSK. Teacher Analytics Portal provides multi-level insights from the state to the school level, aiding effective planning. Aadhaar Analytics enables real-time monitoring of student Aadhaar enrolments for improved administrative oversight.
Addressing the gathering, Hon’ble Chief Minister Jenab Omar Abdullah lauded the visionary efforts of the School Education Department and Vidya Samiksha Kendra in leveraging technology to improve educational quality, transparency, and accountability. He emphasized that such digital innovations will play a pivotal role in achieving improved learning outcomes and efficient governance across the education sector in J&K.
Speaking on the occasion, Sh. Ram Niwas Sharma, Principal Secretary to the Government, School Education Department, commended the team of Samagra Shiksha and Vidya Samiksha Kendra for their consistent dedication towards integrating technology with education. He noted that these initiatives mark a major leap towards realizing the vision of digital transformation in the education sector.
Sh. Bhawani Rakwal (JKAS), State Project Director, Samagra Shiksha, J&K, expressed heartfelt gratitude to the Hon’ble Chief Minister and dignitaries for their support and guidance. He highlighted that the newly launched applications will empower teachers, enhance classroom efficiency, and enable data-based decision-making across all levels.
The felicitation of meritorious students and the distribution of regularisation orders to CPWs added a celebratory dimension to the event, symbolizing the government’s commitment to both educational excellence and staff welfare.
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