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LG Mathur stresses on teachers role to make fundamental changes in school education

Leh
November 21, 2020

The Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, R.K Mathur gave the valedictory address to the Key Resource Persons at the conclusion of 6 days "Integrated Multidisciplinary Professional Advancement for Teacher" (IMPACT) Training Programme for teachers of UT Ladakh. Addressing the gathering, the Lt. Governor asserted that health, education and infrastructure are the three fundamentals for any state or U.T to prosper economically.

He said that as far as education is concerned, there is a clear understanding of future requirements and needs of students and parents of Ladakh and the UT Administration is committed to deliver it. He said that in the last one year the UT administration has initiated steps to improve the school infrastructure, launch of career portal and student helpline, conducting teachers training etc. The Lt. Governor said that teachers' training is an important aspect of school education and stressed on the need for teachers to be academically good with right pedagogy, ability and attitude to deliver the best of education to students. He asserted that the teachers can bring fundamental changes in the education sector.

LG Mathur also pointed out the serious concerns raised by parents and political leaders on dropping rate of enrolment, internet connectivity and education standards in government schools that has been one of the reasons for rural-urban migration.