“Gender equality is the priority of Samagra Shiksha, J&K” : “Vocational skills generate revenue”

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SRINAG SEPTEMBER 17:–   Displaying sheer commitment & unwavering spirit, two young and talented students of GHSS Dragmulla “Seerat Ashraf and Nida Mir” enrolled in Beauty & Wellness trade have created their own online (Instagram) pages and started earning. Seerat Ashraf and Nida Mir have achieved this remarkable feat and become a source of inspiration for other students.

During the recent visit to the said school, the Vocational Coordinator, Ms. Mehvish Nisar delivered a guest lecture to the students about entrepreneurship and how the students can start earning from digital resources by showcasing their skills. Ms. Mehvish is also an entrepreneur and inspiration for others.

Being inspired and motivated from Ms. Mehvish, students created their online pages namely Mehndi by Seerat and Mehndi by Nida with the help and guidance of their mentor and Vocational Trainer Ms.  Tasleema Mushtaq who helped them in practising the art more and more.

The students’ effort has paid off as their pages are getting popular on the internet. The students are now increasingly taking bridal and non bridal bookings and earning reasonably well. Notably, Nida Mir is an orphan and residing at hostel. She is now able to help her family from the earnings.

Vocational Education is being implemented under the umbrella of Samagra Shiksha, J&K and under the aegis of School Education Department, J&K. During a recent interview, Project Director, Samagra Shiksha, J&K Sh. Deep Raj Kanethia said that Vocational Education was earlier introduced in 553 Government schools and this year its extended to 514 more Government schools and the students are being trained under 14 different trades. More than 1700 Vocational Trainer and 40 Vocational Coordinators have been engaged under the scheme. In coming years it will be extended to near about 200 additional schools. As a part of NEP 2020; exposure of Basic Vocational Skills is also being provided to the students of Classes 6th to 8th through Guest Lectures by local Artisans and craftsmen and Field visit to local industry.
Keeping in view the gender equality both Boys & Girls are being trained in these 1067 schools to bridge the gender gap in different sectors.