Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Nov 10: Jammu Kashmir Board of School Education (JK BOSE) is all set to bring major reforms in school education by including local history and cultural ethos in the curriculum besides introducing modern subjects and trends.
“In a time bound manner, local culture and history are being incorporated in the school curriculum so that our children may know about their roots and rich traditions,” said Dr Nutan K Resutra, newly appointed Chairman of JK BOSE, while interacting with media persons, here today.
Maintaining that besides teaching local culture and history, imparting of modern education was equally important, Dr Nutan said that there would be a blend of both the things in the curriculum for holistic interests of the students. He also laid stress on making the school education more practical and less theoretical for reducing burden of books on students.
While elaborating more on the roadmap to further improve functioning of JK BOSE and make it student friendly, Dr Nutan said all sub-offices of the Board are being strengthened by linking them with the Main Office through Information Technology. “To improve overall functioning of BOSE and make it student friendly, we are going to simplify the procedural things such as submission of fee through internet and other means of Information Technology,” he explained.
Replying to a query on allegations of paper leakage and mass copying, Dr Nutan said that more corrective measures would be taken to ensure a fool proof examination system besides fixing responsibility and stern action against the guilty. “Unlike past practices, exemplary action will be taken against the officials found involved in such malpractices and I will also make ensure that quick action is taken in this regard,” he said adding that special squads would be constituted and help of Police will also be taken to check the copying.
Admitting that quality of BOSE books was not good as compared to private publishers, the Chairman informed that instructions have been issued to improve the quality of paper as well as printing. He also informed that efforts would be made to revive the ETT course as it was beneficial in generating employment as well as funds for the Board.
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