Revamp education sector to make it research-oriented: J&K Chief Minister

Promising to turn a new leaf in promoting advanced research in our institutes of higher learning, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed said the state has all the required ingredients to become an elite knowledge society. Mr Sayeed, who is also the Pro-Chancellor of the University of Kashmir while speaking during a Special Convocation held to felicitate Prof C N R Rao, Bharat Ratna and internationally-acclaimed scientific researcher, said, “Education sector will be totally revamped to make it vibrant and research-oriented”.

Praising the role of universities of Kashmir and Jammu in promoting advanced research in science, Sayeed highlighted the urgent need to improve the standards and quality of higher education in the state. Congratulating Prof Rao and thanking him for accepting the Degree of Doctor of Science (Honoris Causa) from the University of Kashmir, in recognition of his contribution to the realm of science and research. The CM said, “We have to make our schools attractive and irresistible for our children and their parents. We can solve our problems only through education and we are committed to bring reforms in the system,” he added.

Describing human resource as the most invaluable asset available, the CM also highlighted the role of universities and other institutes of higher studies in developing 'knowledge temper' amongst aspiring students and said he cherishes the dream of making J&K the "knowledge capital" of the country. "It needs to begin at the primary school level. No matter how big the seat of higher learning will be, it is ultimately the craving within the students that counts in making them exhibit their talent," he concluded.