Srinagar: The JK Unaided Private Schools Association (JKUPSA) convened a significant meeting to address pressing issues facing the private education sector in Jammu & Kashmir. The event, attended by numerous school and college representatives from across the region, featured MLA Khansahab Saif-ud-Din Bhat as the chief guest, who was felicitated for his commitment to advancing education.
The meeting began with opening remarks by JKUPSA Junior Vice President Mohammad Yousuf Manzar, who outlined the agenda.
“Today, we gather to address the long-standing challenges faced by private schools in J&K. We are honored to felicitate MLA Saif-ud-Din Bhat for his unwavering support and advocacy for the education sector. This gathering underscores our collective determination to prioritize and uplift private education in J&K,” he stated.
MLA Saif-ud-Din Bhat actively engaged with the participants, attentively listening to their grievances and proposals. Assuring stakeholders of the government’s full support, he remarked:
“I deeply understand the challenges our education system has endured over the years. Under the leadership of Omar Abdullah Sahab and Education Minister Miss Sakeena Itoo, our government is committed to addressing these concerns. We recognize the critical role private schools play in shaping the future of our youth. Issues such as unnecessary NOCs, land disputes, and school fee regulations will be given the highest priority. Education remains a top priority for us, and I pledge my continued support to this noble endeavor.”
JKUPSA President Showkat Chowdhary highlighted the association’s ongoing efforts to address these challenges. He expressed gratitude to all attendees and remarked:
“I extend my heartfelt thanks to all school owners and members of the JKUPSA for participating in this pivotal meeting and felicitating MLA Saif-ud-Din Bhat. We trust the current government, under the leadership of Omar Abdullah Sahab and Dr. Farooq Abdullah Sahab, to resolve our long-pending issues, including unnecessary NOCs, fee regulations, and land matters. Our sector has made significant contributions to education, and we seek respect, dignity, and meaningful collaboration to move forward effectively.”
The meeting saw active participation from key stakeholders, including Suhail Jan (General Secretary, JKUPSA), Syed Ashid Nadvi (Chairman, Al-Noor Model School), Sujat Qureshi (Aspire World School), Riyaz Gull (SSM Higher Secondary School), Imtiyaz (New Era Public School), Syed Riyaz Masood Shah (Kohsar Public School), Faisal (Little Angels High School), Nazir Ahmad Wani (Chairman, New Banvent School), and representatives from Vibgyor Education Institute, Wisdom Public High School, Paramount High School, Allama Iqbal Institute, Mars School, New Wave Public High School, Gulistan-i-Atfal School, Vision School of Education, Akmal Public High School, Mehboob Public School, and Abdul Rashid (Child’s Come).
College representatives included Altaf Bazaz (General Secretary, B.Ed. College Association), Bilal Ahmad (Chairman, G.A. Memorial College of Education), and representatives from Rizwan Memorial College, Dr. Iqbal Training College of Education, and Chenab Valley College of Education.
The event concluded with a vote of thanks extended to all participants for their contributions toward fostering a meaningful dialogue on the challenges and opportunities in J&K’s private education sector.
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