University of Kashmir, Azim Premji University, SMC inks MoU to improve quality of education in Sgr schools

Azim Premji University was represented by Bijoy Shankar Das, Leader (NE States and J&K). The tripartite MoU envisions joint collaboration in three critical areas, including visioning workshops with SMC core group, continuous professional development programmes for Zonal Education Officers, School Leaders and School Teachers, besides development of academic material like textbooks for these schools functioning under the ambit of SMC.

University of Kashmir, Azim Premji University, SMC inks MoU to improve quality of education in Sgr schools

The University of Kashmir, Azim Premji University Bangalore and Srinagar Municipal Corporation has inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to give a fillip to quality of education in 83 identified primary schools in Srinagar.

Vice-Chancellor Prof Nilofer Khan graced the event as chief guest while Mayor Srinagar, Junaid Azim Mattoo and Commissioner SMC Athar Amir Khan, IAS, were the guests of honour who represented the SMC. Azim Premji University was represented by Bijoy Shankar Das, Leader (NE States and J&K). The tripartite MoU envisions joint collaboration in three critical areas, including visioning workshops with SMC core group, continuous professional development programmes for Zonal Education Officers, School Leaders and School Teachers, besides development of academic material like textbooks for these schools functioning under the ambit of SMC.

While the KU will provide all academic and technical support to finalise and contextualise the modules, Azim Premji University will bring in necessary technical resources for the initiatives. The SMC, on its part, shall extend necessary support in realisation of the desired objectives. In her presidential address, Prof Nilofer said the MoU is yet another opportunity for the University to connect with the community at grassroots and engage with the baseline feeders (primary schools) for higher education.

Read More:

• CUET UG 2023 Registration Process likely to begin from this week, Check steps to apply
• Education Budget 2023: Allocation to Higher Education increased by 8% from 2022-23, check details