SRM Welkin School Sopore sets new benchmark in education; tops in Smartboards-based learning in Kashmir

By: Insha Khan

Sopore, Kashmir: In a remarkable stride towards transforming traditional education, Shah Rasool Memorial Welkin School, Sopore, has emerged as a frontrunner in modern pedagogy and infrastructure by recording the highest number of Smartboards installed in any school in Kashmir.

Driven by the vision of Chairperson and Principal Baseema Aijaz Inayat, the school has introduced cutting-edge teaching tools and digital learning practices that are redefining classroom experiences in the Valley. The school now boasts of Smartboard-enabled classrooms in nearly every teaching space, setting a new benchmark for advanced educational infrastructure in the region.

Speaking about the achievement, Principal Baseema Aijaz Inayat told Ziraat Times that the school seeks to develop a culture to do things differently.

“Our mission has always been to keep our institution one step ahead — not just in terms of academic excellence, but also in how we deliver education. With the growing relevance of digital fluency and interactive learning, integrating Smartboards was a natural and necessary step”, she said.

The Smartboard integration at SRM Welkin goes beyond visual aids. The school offers live classroom access to parents, allowing them to witness real-time learning and teaching processes. This level of transparency and inclusiveness is rare and is seen as a model for other institutions in Kashmir to emulate, said a teacher at the school.

Moreover, students who are absent due to illness or travel are no longer left behind. Through a hybrid digital interface, they can now join live classes from home, ensuring uninterrupted learning and real-time engagement, school teachers said.

“Our parent community has been extremely appreciative of this change. It is about building trust and keeping families actively involved in their child’s educational journey,” said a school official.

Under the leadership of Baseema Aijaz Inayat, SRM Welkin has consistently evolved into one of Kashmir’s top-performing schools, with a reputation for combining academic rigour with innovative practices, Sadiq Lone, a parent said.

Baseema joined hands with her family after completing her education outside J&K to expand and elevate the institution founded with a commitment to holistic and forward-thinking education.