Jammu, 02 July (H.S.): The Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today attended ‘One Day Capacity Building Programme’ organised by Bharti Airtel Foundation, State Council of Educational Research and Training, J&K and School Education Department. The event served as a formal platform for the launch of instructional resources jointly developed by the three institutions aimed at strengthening the professional capacities of teachers and enriching the overall quality of school education across the Union Territory.

Speaking on the occasion, the Lieutenant Governor said the initiative is a collective pledge and rooted in a fundamental truth that when we empower teachers, we inspire confidence in our students.

“When teachers are empowered, students gain confidence. When schools are strengthened, society becomes more resilient and when education moves in the right direction, Jammu Kashmir and the nation advance toward a brighter, safer and more prosperous future.

We must remember that the ultimate purpose of education is transformation. When learning connects with lived experiences, it sparks generational change. The greatest power of education does not lie in exam results but in its ability to change lives. A dedicated teacher shapes destiny. I want schools in Jammu Kashmir to focus on this aspect and become laboratories of life-building,” the Lieutenant Governor said.

The one-day capacity-building programme is also linked to the broader “Drug-Free Jammu & Kashmir” campaign. Its aim is to improve teaching methods and protect students from the challenges today’s youth face. The Lieutenant Governor said that rising trends in drug abuse, mental stress, social pressure, digital-world risks and changing lifestyles have made the school’s role more important than ever. He said teachers are being provided with modern tools and training so they help build students’ personalities and empower them to face life’s challenges.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Krishan Kumar