Srinagar, July 31, KDC: Additional Chief Secretary and Financial Commissioner of Higher Education Department, Shuntman, today, the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT), Innovative Outreach Initiative ‘SCERT on Wheels’ from the Divisional Office of Divisional Office of Bemina, saw green flag.
Shantmanu, who is director skirt, inaugurated the exhibition of one day model, titled “Rajya Staria Bal Vagianic Productions (RSBVP) 2024-25”. He presided over a seminar on the “Millets for Sustainable Future and Health” held at the SCERT Auditorium.
Conducted by SCERT, J&K under the aegis of 52nd RBVP sponsored by the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT), New Delhi, the program marked an important step towards promoting scientific nature and innovation among students.
The overroaching theme of the program was “Science and Technology for Sustainable Future”, including sub-themes: food, health and hygiene transport and communication, mathematical modeling and computational thinking, natural farming, disaster management, waste management and resource management.
Celebrating the five -year 2020, the National Education Policy (NEP), the Kashmir Division of SCERT launched ‘SCERT on Wheels’ as a ground -level outreach program, aims to strengthen awareness, increase the community engagement and strengthen the connected identity of SCERT. This initiative brings the services, missions and messages of SCERT directly to schools and communities, to demolish policies and show practices.
Addressing the seminar, Shuntman expressed his heartfelt praise for the organizers for curing such impressive and community-operated initiatives. He also interacted with the students and inspected a series of scientific models developed by students from different districts.
He said, “I am very impressed by the remarkable creativity and innovation displayed by the students. The models shown today reflect the deep understanding of important issues and a promising future led by young minds,” he said.
Shuntman appreciated RSBVP as a platform with talent and praised teachers for guiding students with dedication and insight to students. He said, “There is no doubt that RSBVP is a platform for innovation publicity and the teachers here are playing an important role in shaping young thinkers,” he said.
Exposing the importance of intellectual and moral development, he said, “Two things define a person, his thoughts and his conduct. Thoughts shape our perception and vision, while the conduct determines how we translate those ideas. Both are essential in building a character and purpose.”
He further reflected on the concept of innovation (innovation), calling it “a new way of thinking and improvised conduct that brings positive changes and gives a new direction to the world.” He urged the teachers to continue nurturing innovative thinking and cooperative learning in schools. He emphasized that such creativity should be accepted and rewarded.
On this occasion, Additional Chief Secretary also released a compandium called “Innovative Brilliens”, highlighting the designs and projects made by the students.
Secretary Bose, Sheikh Ghulam Hasan, Joint Director JKSCRT, Syed Shabir and other dignitaries also spoke at the event. Many professors and bosses were motivated for their outstanding contribution in the field of education.
The organizers announced that students who qualified at this level would represent Jammu and Kashmir at the national level science exhibition and seminar. (KDC)