Excelsior Correspondent
Srinagar, June 10: In a significant gathering of education stakeholders, Dr Khulbushan Sharma, President of the National Independent Schools Alliance (NISA), on the occasion of the National Education Conference today, pitched for urgent reforms in the education sector.
The conference, organized by Uni Global Intellectuals Foundation (UNIGEF) in collaboration with the Private Schools Association J&K (PSAJK), aimed to address the pressing need for comprehensive reforms in the Indian education system, positioning it as the true future of the nation.
The chief guest, Naseer Ahmad Wani, Additional Secretary, School Education, expressed the Government’s unwavering commitment to providing quality education and acknowledged the crucial role private schools should play in achieving this goal.
Dr Khulbushan’s address resonated with the audience as he stressed the importance of promoting a green environment in schools, advocating for the implementation of sustainable practices in Green Schools.
Recognizing the natural beauty of Kashmir, he asserted that education holds the key to the region’s true future and urged all stakeholders to prioritize educational development.
Highlighting the gap between India’s recognition of education as a top priority and the lack of tangible progress on the ground, Dr Khulbushan called for immediate action to bridge this gap.
He urged the audience to ensure that education receives the attention and resources it deserves, emphasizing the responsibility of society and the government in achieving this.
Drawing attention to the specific challenges faced by private schools in Kashmir, such as obtaining building safety certificates and the lack of nationwide building safety standards, he proposed the “Ease of Running Schools” initiative.
This initiative, inspired by the Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) framework, he said, would make schools self-regulatory, enabling them to take responsibility for adhering to necessary regulations.
To streamline certification processes, he suggested alternative approaches, including replacing multiple certificates with an affidavit from school leaders, eliminating redundant and non-applicable No Objection Certificates (NOCs), and addressing concerns related to fees in private schools.
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