We extend our sincere congratulations & best wishes to Worthy SPD @JKSamagra on his new assignment.
At the same time, we respectfully urge Director Sir to demonstrate decisive leadership in addressing the challenges faced by vocational trainers. We request the immediate issuance of orders for the approved salary hike, along with arrears, as sanctioned in the PAB. Additionally, we seek the submission of a detailed report to the government before he assumes his new post.
Furthermore, we wish to remind our esteemed Director @JKSamagra Shri Rakesh Magotra that during our physical meeting on January 29, 2025, we were assured that the file report would be forwarded promptly. We were also advised to postpone our protest with the assurance that our demands would be addressed through dialogue. We trust that before leaving office, Director Sir will fulfill his commitment, review our concerns, & sign off on the file as promised.
Taking these steps is crucial to alleviating the hardships endured by vocational trainers in the UT.
Detailed report regarding vts will be hopefully submitted to govt quarters by concerned officials by or before thursday.Concerned are working on it.I was informed today by relevant quarters @JKVTWA
J&K PDP leader and MLA from Pulwama Waheed ur Rehman Para (@parawahid) has once again raised his voice for Vocational Teachers (VTs) who are being exploited through third-party contracts, leaving them without job security.
@JKVTWA @JKVTSA @sakinaitoo
This is a commendable initiative, truly addressing the aspirations of unemployed educated youth in J&K. @sakinaitoo@OmarAbdullah
We, the vocational trainers, also hold hope and confidence in the commitment made to around 2000 families for regularisation and the elimination of the third-party corruption system. We trust that vocational trainers will soon be integrated into mainstream education, as outlined in NEP 2020, securing a stable future and strengthening the education system as a whole. @JKNC_@Surinderch55@nasirsogami@RuhullahMehdi
"Do Or Die"
Just as the Nation once fought for freedom, today, vocational trainers stand united against the chains of #VTPs outsourcing. We deserve dignity, fair pay, & the same respect as regular employees. Our fight is for justice, equality, & a future free from exploitation.
JKVTWA President had a productive meeting with the Worthy PS @AlokKum36531399 & SPD, @JKSamagra discussing critical issues faced by VTs.
The issue of transfers for VTs working in cross districts was also highlighted, & authorities assured prompt action to resolve these concerns.
VTs prepare students for a skilled craft,a trades person and a technician;so that they might be self employed .
Hashir Shafi from HSS Khumriyal is one among the thousands of VTs who is a role model for his Students.
JKVTWA met with Hon'ble @manojsinha_ ji with an agenda of elevating the Voc. Ecosystem in J&K.Under the conducive ambiance things were discussed in length & breadth & all possible support was assured by the chair.
We hope hurdles will be addressed & dignity will be served to VTs.
Vocational education is crucial for our future! NEP 2020 aims at vocational education for all. Let's empower our vocational teachers—they're key to India's progress,prosperity,and growth!
@EduMinOfIndia@SchoolEdujkut@JKSamagra
Chief Secretary, Sh. Atal Dulloo, today took a review of the implementation of New Education Policy (NEP)-2020 in the schools across different parts of the UT by the School Education Department (SED)
The meeting, besides Administrative Secretary, School Education, was attended by Director, School Education Kashmir/Jammu; Chairperson, JKBOSE & Director, SCERT; Director, Samagra Shiksha and other concerned from the Department.
During the meeting, the Chief Secretary prompted the officers of the Department to set for themselves the measurable indicators with timelines against each for the 6 verticals under NEP. He asked for monitoring these on regular intervals for the smooth implementation of the policy here.
The Chief Secretary also asked for creating ample awareness among the teachers of the Department about the features of this policy applicable to them. He made out that they are the concerned who have to get it implemented on ground. He advised for their capacity building and training to make them well-versed about its components.
Dulloo also asked for gradually reducing the gaps being faced in its implementation so that each of these are ironed out within the stipulated timeframe. He also stressed on creating necessary infrastructure required for schools under this policy.
The Chief Secretary took this occasion to enquire about the status of the establishment of ICT and Atal Tinkering Labs (ATLs) across the districts of J&K. He also took note of the development of smart classrooms in schools besides the establishment of Vidhya Samiksha Kendra (VSK).
Regarding the provision of contribution on part of the volunteers to play their role in bettering the services, assets, materials, equipments in the schools, the Chief Secretary called for exploring the possibility of bringing in major players present in the UT to play their part under the CSR.
In his presentation the Secretary, School Education, Piyush Singla elaborated the measures and steps taken by the department in this direction. He gave out that the major principles of the NEP-2020 includes respect for diversity & local context in curriculum, Equity & Inclusion, Community Participation, Use of Technology in teaching and learning.
It also Emphasizes on Conceptual Understanding, Recognising Unique Capabilities, Developing Critical thinking and Creativity and Continuous Review by experts. Its key verticals includes curriculum and pedagogy, quality, teachers and their training, access and equity, governance and management and stress on research and innovation, the Secretary informed.
The Director, SCERT, Parikshat Singh disclosed that the Department has conducted training sessions as envisaged under this policy for capacity building of teachers. He made out that till now 33 tasks had been completed, 52 are in progress under curriculum framework-2020.
Under IMPACT, he gave out that more than 34000 Grade 2nd and 3rd teachers completed their one-month training course through online mode, 78975 Elementary Teachers (100%) completed the course under NISHTHA 1.0,21926 Secondary and Senior Secondary Teachers (81%) under NISHTHA 2.0and 40318 Pre-Primary and Primary Teachers (100%) have successfully completed the course under NISHTHA 3.0.
Moreover it was added that in J&K 18 VTPs (Vocational Training Partners) are empaneled for imparting skills training in 1315 schools during 2023-24, 1803 Vocational Trainers/Teachers have been engaged. Approximately 126000 students from class 9th to 12th are enrolled in 15 different trades.
It was revealed that 803 vocational labs have been established and made functional for the students and establishment of 532 labs are in process of establishment. Further in 1648 Upper Primary Schools, 74000 students have been provided exposure to the Basic Vocational Skills through local Artisans in 2023, the meeting was informed.
Unlocking potentials,shaping futures, yet confined in chains of meager earnings.Vocational Trainers build skills,but their own salary needs upliftment for a brighter tomorrow.
Enhance Their Worth & invest in the architects of tomorrows success!
@AdvisorBJKGovt@diprjk@JKSamagra
Kudos to Project Director @DeepKanethia Ji Samagra Shiksha J&K @JKSamagra for the commendable efforts in successfully implementing Vocational Education, aligning it with the Vision of #NEP 2020!Your commitment has brought positive changes in the Voc. Education sector, UT of J&K.
Agriculture is the backbone of Indian economy & contributes a major share to GDP. Govt at the center has a marvelous approach towards this sector by providing vocational training to the students as skill in j&k @OfficeOfLGJandK@EduMinOfIndia@AlokKum36531399
Attended meeting , called by worthy PS shri Alok Kumar today at civil Secretariat Srinagar 11:30 am regarding VTs issues and recently formed committee.Worthy SPD samgra shiksha was present in the meeting.Meeting concluded in a postive note, mr jeelani accompanied @JKVTWA
Govt has called for talks, Tomorrows Rajbhawan chalo program postponed, meanwhile sit in protest will continue.
Meanwhile two hour pen down will also continue as per schedule.
There will be press conference after talks Tomorrow.
@JKVTWA@htTweets