STATE TIMES NEWS
JAMMU: Additional Chief Secretary (ACS) Shantmanu on Tuesday launched Jaadui Pitara at the SCERT Divisional Office Jammu in the presence of Prof. (Dr.) Sindhu Kapoor, Joint Director SCERT Jammu, and H R Pakhroo, Joint Director Central SCERT J&K.
Aligned with the vision of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, Jaadui Pitara is an innovative learning toolkit designed to make foundational education more engaging, interactive, and joyful. It includes play-based and activity-based resources such as storybooks, flashcards, puzzles, and puppets, aimed at enhancing holistic development in early childhood education. By integrating experiential and multi-sensory learning, it fosters foundational literacy, numeracy, and cognitive growth among young learners.
On the occasion, ACS Shantmanu also launched the Suno Kahani initiative, a storytelling program aimed at enriching children’s language skills and imagination.
He congratulated SCERT Jammu for conceptualizing and implementing this creative educational initiative and highlighted the role of storytelling in fostering creativity, critical thinking, and emotional intelligence among young learners. Prof. (Dr.) Sindhu Kapoor welcomed ACS and apprised him about the various units and departments of SCERT. She also gave a detailed presentation on the numerous educational initiatives undertaken by SCERT Jammu to enhance the quality of learning across the region.
During his visit, ACS interacted with all staff members, encouraging them to continue their hard work and dedication.
He also discussed various issues and concerns faced by SCERT Jammu and assured support in addressing them.
Speaking at the event, ACS commended SCERT Jammu for its efforts in strengthening foundational learning and promoting innovative education.
He reaffirmed his support for enhancing the educational landscape in the region.
H R Pakhroo, Joint Director Central SCERT J&K, delivered the vote of thanks, expressing gratitude to ACS Shantmanu for his valuable time, insights, and support for SCERT’s initiatives.
He also appreciated the dedication of the SCERT Jammu team and assured continued commitment to improving learning outcomes.