KISHTWAR: Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar Rajesh Kumar Shavan today took a comprehensive review of the education sector here at a meeting. The DC assessed the implementation of ULLAS Scheme, headway achieved in increasing literacy rate, up-gradation of school infrastructure, and progress of ongoing educational projects in the district.

Emphasizing the district's ambitious goal of achieving 100% literacy, the DC urged the stakeholders to intensify their efforts to ensure every individual has access to education. 

The review focused on critical issues, including minimizing school dropout rate, bringing out-of-school children back and the implementation of the ULLAS Scheme, which targets the literacy needs of individuals aged 15 and above. The DC stressed the importance of identifying illiterate individuals through the ULLAS framework and devising strategies to integrate them into the literacy programs. 

R K Shavan highlighted the need to bring school dropouts back into the education system, urging the Education Department and nodal agencies to intensify outreach efforts. He directed officials to ensure 100% enrolment of targeted groups by conducting detailed research and planning. School Management Committees and Village Development Monitoring Committees were called upon to play a proactive role in this initiative, including identifying and mobilizing Education Volunteers. 

The meeting also reviewed vocational programs implemented in high schools & higher secondary schools, aligning them with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 to provide students with practical skills and career-oriented education. The DC stressed that these programs are essential for fostering holistic education and enhancing employability among the youth. 

A thorough discussion on ongoing developmental projects and infrastructure requirements in schools was also conducted. The DC directed the officials from R&B and SAMAGRA Shiksha to expedite the completion of these projects and adhere to fixed deadlines to ensure that schools are equipped with adequate facilities. 

The meeting was attended by Chief Planning Officer Shahnawaz Bali, Chief Education Officer Javaid Ahmed Kichloo, Principal DIET Kishtwar Prehlad Bhagat, Executive Engineers and Assistant Engineers from R&B, and representatives from SAMAGRA Shiksha.

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A brilliant mind who studied at Netarhat Residential School and graduated in Electrical Engineering from IIT Kharagpur before earning his PhD from the University of Maryland, Dr. Ranjan chose to return to India and dedicate his life to teaching, research and social good.

His pioneering work in networked systems, AI, robotics and biomedical applications—especially computer-vision tools for early detection of cancer and heart disease—reflected his deep belief that advanced technology must serve humanity.

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