- DDC stressed for education of adult women
BARAMULLA: A daylong orientation programme on Bharat Saksharta Mission was organised today by Zilla Shiksha Samiti at Dak Bungalow Baramulla. District Development Commissioner Baramulla was the Chief Guest, while Chief Education Officer, District Panchayat Officer, Principal ITI and Coordinator Zilla Shiksha Samiti were also present on this occasion.
A huge gathering comprising of learners under Adult Education Programme participated in the function. The Speakers highlighted on the objectives and ambitions of the Zilla Shiksha Samiti. Visualizing the fact that apart from providing education to the adult learners, the Samiti organises skill development courses also. It was given out that 33% illiteracy still prevails in the district, and the Zilla Shiksha Samiti is making every effort to reduce the percentage.
It was given out that in 12 blocks of the district, the adult education programme is being run in 290 Panchayat Halqas and under the programme 10150 people are being given covered under the literacy programme. The District Development Commissioner appreciated the efforts of the Samiti in the field of Education. He said that education is crucial for the development of a society.
He urged upon that more focus should be given to the education of adult women, as they are essential for the progress of the society and are usually being kept away from it. During the function, 40 learners were awarded for best performance in examination held recently.