Sakeena Itoo visits Dina Nath Rafiq Memorial Govt Girls Model HSS, reviews functioning

POONCH, AUGUST 05: Minister for Education, Sakeena Itoo, today visited the Dina Nath Rafiq Memorial Government Girls Model Higher Secondary School (Sheesh Mahal), Poonch and took stock of academic activities in the institution.
During the visit, the Minister interacted with the faculty members, administrative staff and students, taking stock of ongoing academic and co-curricular activities. She reviewed the teaching standards, infrastructure, availability of learning resources and implementation of various educational schemes.
The Minister emphasized the need to continue striving for excellence in girls education. She lauded the institutes legacy and acknowledged its role in empowering the young women in the region. “This institution stands as a beacon of learning and empowerment for girls and it is our responsibility to ensure that it continues to nurture young girls of this district,” she remarked.
During the visit, the Minister also inspected the classrooms, labs and other infrastructure of the institution. She also held brief interactive session with the students to understand their aspirations and concerns. She encouraged them to pursue their dreams with confidence and integrity, underscoring the importance of education in building a progressive society.
On the occasion, the Minister also held a brief meeting with the school management and faculty, urging them to focus on upgrading the facilities particularly making digital learning tools accessible to students. She assured them government’s continued support in raising educational standards across the region.
MLA Haveli, Ajaz Ahmed Jan; MLA Surankote, Choudhary Mohammad Akram; Director School Education Jammu; ADDC Poonch; CEO Poonch; Principal; faculty members and other district officers accompanied the Minister during the visit.