Srinagar, Sep 8 (JKNS): The Directorate of School Education Kashmir (DSEK) has issued a circular directing strict enforcement of Aadhaar-based VSK chatbot attendance in all government and private recognized schools across the Valley to achieve the holistic student development envisioned under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
Srinagar, Sep 8 (JKNS): The Directorate of School Education Kashmir (DSEK) has issued a detailed circular emphasizing strict enforcement of student attendance across all government and private recognized schools to ensure the holistic development of students as envisioned under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
An official circular issued by DSEK GN Itoo, a copy of which lies with news agency JKNS, reads that NEP 2020 “envisions education not merely as academic instruction but as a holistic journey nurturing students’ intellectual curiosity, emotional intelligence, creative expression, ethical awareness and social skills. To realize this vision, especially through experiential learning and collaborative projects, regular class attendance is not only essential but the backbone to achieve competency-based learning, critical hands-on activities, teacher interactions and peer engagement, which NEP 2020 aims to cultivate among students.”
The circular further notes that “it has been observed that a number of students of classes 11th and 12th are skipping regular classes and the trend is spreading to class 9th and 10th. This is a matter of serious concern as it will impact achieving the objectives of student development as envisioned by NEP 2020. The regular school attendance is mandatory and the school curriculum is designed to provide comprehensive learning, and missing classes can create significant gaps in a student’s effective learning.”
To address this issue, DSEK has instructed that “all stakeholders ensure strict enforcement of student attendance in all schools (both government and private recognized) through VSK attendance Chatbot/ Aadhaar-based attendance. Principals must ensure that practical classes in science subjects are conducted regularly as these are crucial for hands-on learning.”
The circular adds that “all Principals and faculty shall take proactive measures to ensure students attend regular classes and create an engaging, academically enriching environment in schools in line with National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, which emphasizes experiential learning.”
It further directs that “all Joint Directors, Chief Education Officers, Cluster Heads, and Zonal Education Officers shall personally monitor compliance of circular instructions. Non-compliance with the above instructions shall be viewed seriously and may attract disciplinary action as warranted.” (JKNS)
