The district Kishtwar witnessed a momentous event as Dr. Devansh Yadav, Deputy Commissioner, dedicated a state-of-the-art STEM Lab (Vigyan Shakti Lab) to the students at Government Higher Secondary School Sarthal. He also inaugurated Tiranga Library at ST Hostel Chatroo on the eve of the 77th Independence Day.
These inaugural ceremonies, coinciding with Independence Day, underlined the district administration’s unwavering commitment towards nurturing education, fostering knowledge, besides steadfast dedication towards advancing education and providing a platform for the growth of students.
The inauguration of the HSS Sarthal STEM Lab was attended by BDC Chairman Trigam Sri Chand, CEO, Prehlad Bhagat, Principal HSS Sarthal Santosh Kumar, Headmaster of Girls GHS Sarthal, and distinguished members of the community.
The STEM Lab, a significant venture valued at Rs 6.5 lakh and funded under Secondary Education, holds the potential to redefine learning for students of grade 6 to 10. Vigyan Shakti Labs are poised to ignite scientific curiosity, promote exploration, and impart curated knowledge in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM).
The lab will facilitate hands-on learning experiences, including coding, robotics, and the fundamentals of physics, chemistry, and biology, aligned with the school syllabus. Moreover, resources like telescopes for astronomy enthusiasts and microscopes for biology students are expected to inspire creativity and deeper understanding.
Dr. Devansh Yadav emphasized that these labs symbolize aspiration, innovation, and progress. He highlighted the labs’ nurturing environment that encourages growth, critical thinking, and an enduring passion for science. Vigyan Shakti Labs were lauded as beacons of hope, illuminating a brighter future not only for Kishtwar but for the entire nation.
In a parallel event, the inauguration of the Tiranga Library at ST Hostel Chatroo was graced by Deputy Commissioner Dr. Devansh Yadav along with BDC Chairperson Chatroo Hamida Begum, DDC member Chatroo Rubina Begum, SDM Chatroo Showkat Hayat Matoo, BDO Inderwal Tasleem Wani, CEO Kishtwar, Principal HSS Chatroo, PRIs, and members of the ST community.
The library, Rs 13 lakh initiative funded by untied funds, is poised to become a hub of knowledge and exploration.
Both events featured heartfelt Independence Day felicitations by Dr. Devansh Yadav, underscoring the district administration’s dedication to holistic education and empowerment across all societal segments.
The library’s establishment follows a series of libraries launched across Kishtwar, including the notable Kishtwar Reading Hub in GHSS Girls. The library will serve students of Chatroo subdivision and will offer open membership for all students. CEO Kishtwar pledged to provide essential exam preparation materials, further enhancing the library’s value.
The people of the area expressed profound appreciation for the administration’s visionary initiatives and unwavering commitment to education, marking a step toward a brighter and empowered future.
