The state of mathematics education in Jammu and Kashmir, as highlighted by the ASER 2023 report, reveals significant challenges. In rural areas like Anantnag district, only 35% of enrolled students aged 14 to 18 could complete arithmetic tests. Overall, over half of rural adolescents struggle with fundamental skills like basic division and time comprehension. The National Education Policy 2020 aims to address these gaps by prioritizing foundational literacy and numeracy. Collaboration among stakeholders is crucial to implement strategies for improving mathematical education in Jammu and Kashmir, ensuring students are equipped with essential skills for future success.
The call to action for International Mother Language Day urges leveraging social media platforms, employing hashtags like #Kashmiri and #InternationalMotherLanguageDay to champion Kashmiri culture and identity. Originating from a 1999 UNESCO proposal by Bangladesh, the day underscores linguistic diversity's importance, with India celebrating it as Matribhasha Diwas. Language preservation efforts face significant challenges globally, with 40% lacking education in their native tongue. Events worldwide aim for inclusivity and cultural awareness, featuring literary festivals and seminars. The theme for 2024 focuses on multilingual education's role in intergenerational learning, highlighting indigenous languages' struggles. In Kashmir, the dominance of Urdu in education threatens Kashmiri's survival, exacerbated by media and governmental neglect. Efforts to preserve Kashmiri include advocacy for its inclusion in digital platforms and promoting it in schools. Upholding Ka
Uniindia: Srinagar, June 8 (UNI) A class XI student and a young innovator Shahida Bano of a far-off village in Jammu and Kashmir’s Baramulla district is among three Kashmiri students who have been selected for the prestigious Japan-Asia Youth Exchange Programme in Science under the SAKURA Exchange Programme in Science.