SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Education Minister Adv. Shameema Firdous on Monday distributed free textbooks among students of Classes 1st to 8th in Srinagar, reaffirming the government’s commitment to promoting enrolment in government schools, supporting economically weaker families and ensuring access to quality education for every child.Speaking on the occasion,
Shameema Firdous said that the provision of free textbooks and uniforms would help ease the financial burden on parents and encourage more families to enroll their children in government schools.She emphasised that such initiatives aim to make education more accessible and affordable, particularly for children from economically weaker sections, including BPL, EWS and low-income families, while also strengthening the public education system.
The Minister also highlighted the importance of improving educational infrastructure, learning facilities and the overall academic environment in government schools. She stressed that sustained efforts are required to enhance public confidence in government institutions and ensure better educational opportunities for students.Calling for greater coordination among all stakeholders,
She underscored the role of teachers, parents and educational institutes in improving learning outcomes and raising the overall standard of education.Adv. Shameema reiterated that the government's focus remains on ensuring that no child is deprived of educational opportunities due to financial constraints and that every student receives the support needed to pursue education.


