Farooq Abdullah Bats for Govt Schools
Srinagar, Nov 21: The enrollment drive started by the Directorate of School Education Kashmir (DSEK) in government schools has gained momentum as the former chief minister Dr Abudullah on Friday also participated in one such enrollment drive.
The enrollment drive was officially kick started soon after the commencement of the new academic session in schools in order to increase the enrollment in the schools.
On Friday, Dr Farooq Abdullah while participating in an enrollment drive organised by Government Girls Higher Secondary School Sonwar said that government schools were second to none and urged parents not to get impressed with the huge buildings of the private schools.
Senior Abdullah showered praises on the head of the school and the entire staff.
“This school is located adjacent to my residence and I have been watching its performance over the last many years. I congratulate all those kids who are studying here. The education standards of this school are impressive which always gets reflected in the results as well,” Farooq Abdullah said.
He said the parents who send their kids to private schools should not get impressed with the huge buildings of those schools.
“All those schools with huge buildings cannot compete with Sonwar school,” he said.
He further urged the parents to enroll their kids in the Girls Higher Secondary School Sonwar.
“Your kids will excel in academics as the staff here is dedicated. These teachers mentor the students in a proper manner,” he said.
He further congratulated the head of the school and staff for maintaining high standards of education in the school.
Earlier, Director School Education Kashmir Naseer Ahmad Wani participated in a massive enrollment drive in Budgam school.
At Sonwar, the enrollment drive was organised by Principal Higher Secondary School Sonwar Sabia Qayoom.
Meanwhile till date around 39626 new admissions have been registered in government schools across Kashmir as the enrollment drive is under way in all schools.
While Anantnag district is leading with 11564 new admissions, Kupwara has registered 6853 new admissions, Baramulla (5006) and Budgam (4659) respectively till November 21 of 2025.
