Archive · 25 Aug 2026
Omar Abdullah Calls for Infrastructure, Teacher Recruitment Reforms
Omar Abdullah said schools need better buildings, equipment and enough teachers.
He said some schools still operate in rented or unsafe buildings.
He also said smart classrooms are not available everywhere.
Abdullah explained that teachers cannot be responsible for everything alone.
The government must improve schools and fill empty teaching positions.
Parents and teachers also have important roles in helping children learn.
Teachers now compete with smartphones, social media, television and artificial intelligence for students’ attention.
They are also sometimes given duties outside teaching, such as election work and national-event activities.
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said school infrastructure gaps and teacher vacancies must be addressed before expecting better educational outcomes.
He cited schools operating in rented accommodation or unsafe buildings and said smart-class facilities remain limited.
Abdullah said the government, parents and teachers must share responsibility for preparing children for a changing world.
He said teachers face added pressures from smartphones, social media, television, artificial intelligence and non-teaching assignments.
The Education Conference in Srinagar brought together educators, researchers, policymakers and teachers under the theme “Child is Our Priority”.
- Who
- Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, along with Education Minister Sakina Itoo and Advisor Nasir Aslam Wani, addressed educators and teachers.
- What
- The government was urged to fix school infrastructure gaps, fill teacher vacancies and strengthen the education system.
- When
- Tuesday; the article does not provide a calendar date.
- Where
- A one-day Education Conference in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir.
- Why
- To improve educational outcomes and address challenges facing teachers and students.
- Conference theme
- “Child is Our Priority”
- Event length
- One day
- Infrastructure concerns
- Some schools operate in rented accommodation or unsafe buildings.
- Technology gap
- Smart-class facilities have not reached all schools.
- Government responsibilities
- Improving infrastructure and filling teacher vacancies.
- Additional teacher duties
- Cultural and commemorative events, Nasha Mukt Bharat campaigns and election-related duties.
- Other speakers
- Education Minister Sakina Itoo and Chief Minister’s Advisor Nasir Aslam Wani.