V/D/C NEWS:
The Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir is set to make it mandatory for all schools to affiliate with the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). The move, which is expected to be implemented from the next academic year, has been met with mixed reactions from stakeholders.
The government has said that the decision was taken in order to bring uniformity in the education system across the UT. It has also argued that affiliation with CBSE will give students in J&K access to a wider range of educational opportunities, such as competitive exams and scholarships.
However, some stakeholders have raised concerns about the move. The Private Schools Association of Jammu and Kashmir has said that it will be difficult for schools to meet the CBSE's stringent norms and requirements. It has also argued that the move will lead to an increase in the cost of education.
The National Education Policy 2020, which was recently approved by the Union Cabinet, also gives states and UTs the flexibility to choose their own education boards. This has led to some speculation that the J&K government may be backtracking on its commitment to the policy.
It remains to be seen how the mandatory CBSE affiliation will be implemented in J&K. The government has said that it will provide financial assistance to schools that need it. However, it is unclear how much money will be made available and whether it will be enough to cover the costs of affiliation.
The move is likely to have a significant impact on the education system in J&K. It will be interesting to see how it plays out in the coming months and years.
Here are some of the pros and cons of the mandatory CBSE affiliation for all schools in J&K:
Pros:
Increased uniformity in the education system across the UT
Wider range of educational opportunities for students
Increased access to competitive exams and scholarships
Improved quality of education
Cons:
Difficulty for schools to meet the CBSE's stringent norms and requirements
Increase in the cost of education
Backtracking on the commitment to the National Education Policy 2020.
