SRINAGAR: Minister for Education, Naeem Akhtar, today said that all Government Colleges will be connected through EDUSAT and Government Higher Secondary Schools through Information Communication Technology (ICT) link by March 2017, which will usher a new era of quality education in the state.
While speaking at the end of six-day teachers training workshop at S P School, the Minister lauded the efforts of the teachers for working in challenging circumstances for the benefit of a larger section of the society.
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He said that the Government is working on the twin fronts of upgrading facilities for students and providing world class training to the teachers. He said that from ancient times Kashmir was known for its knowledge and education and it is high time that steps are taken to revive that glory. He said that with various initiatives taken by the Government, the State will show to the world that it is second to none when it comes to achievements in education.
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Akhtar said that e-learning will be the main focus of the Government and already 450 schools have been put online with the help of computer aided programmes.
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