Srinagar, Oct 29 (KNO): A delegation of the Jammu and Kashmir General Line Teachers Forum (JKGLTF), led by its president Anver Hussain Wani, on Thursday met Education Minister Shameema Firdoos and discussed key issues concerning teachers and government schools.
In a statement issued to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), a spokesperson said the delegation congratulated the Minister on assuming charge and expressed hope that her leadership would help strengthen the education sector in Jammu and Kashmir.
The delegation also assured her of the forum’s full cooperation in initiatives aimed at improving the education system and promoting the welfare of students and teachers.
The spokesperson said the delegation discussed issues related to the teaching-learning process in government schools, the overall functioning of the education sector and the concerns and demands of the teaching community.
He said the delegation stressed the need to address issues affecting teachers’ professional welfare and the effective delivery of education in government schools.
The Minister gave the delegation a patient hearing and assured its members that the issues raised would be examined and addressed on priority, the spokesperson said.
The JKGLTF expressed gratitude to the Minister for her response and assured continued cooperation in efforts to improve the quality of education and strengthen government educational institutions across Jammu and Kashmir.
The delegation included Tawseef Ahmad Khan, General Secretary; Mohammed Idrees Mir, Legal Adviser; Ghulam Qadir Kamran, Chief Spokesperson; Mohammed Iqbal Wani, District President, Anantnag; Sheeraz Ahmad Teeli, District President, Shopian; Fayaz Ahmad Mir, Senior Core Member, Anantnag; Javid Ahmad War, Senior Core Member, Kupwara; Shabir Ahmad Baba, District Treasurer, Anantnag; Shabir Ahmad Mir, District Organiser, Budgam; Bilal Ahmad Najar, Zonal President, Nagam, Budgam; Mohammed Owais Malik, District Executive Member, Shopian; and Mushtaq Ahmad Malik, Senior District Member, Kupwara, among others—(KNO)