Waqf initiated work on formulation of new policy for education sector: Dr Darakhshan

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AWANTIPORA: Chairperson of Jammu & Kashmir Waqf Board, Dr Darakhshan Andrabi on Monday participated in National Teacher’s Day celebrations held at Mantaqui Waqf Higher Secondary School at Awantipora where a day long grand function was organized by the Education Department of the Board.
Chief Executive Officer of the Board Dr Syed Maajid Jahangir & Megistrate Ishtiyaq Mohiuddin were the Guests of Honour. Dr Darakhshan Andrabi felicitated the participants.
In her speech, Dr Darakhshan said that every successful person remains indebted to the role of their teachers in their lives.
“Our society has to change the collective attitude towards our teachers’ community for a better environment where our young students inculcate the basic values of respecting the guides & teachers in their lives so that they can become better citizens later,” said Dr Andrabi.
She said that teachers not only teach us how to attain mastery over the subjects but also teach us the intricacies of life, teach us the mantra of co-existence which is a must for a developed progressive society.
“Books educate us but teachers equip us with knowledge, books teach us the formal education but teachers educate us about its utility to evolve as good human beings,” said Waqf Board Chairperson.
She emphasized on teachers to rededicate themselves for man making & character building spirit of education and impart the true broadminded approaches to students so that they become the goodwill ambassadors for the future world.
“The Board has initiated work on a new Educational Policy and after its formulation, Waqf educational sector will be reframed so that we are able to upgrade the educational sector associated with the organization, ” said Dr Andrabi.