Srinagar: Minister for Education, Social Welfare, Health and Medical Education Sakeena Itoo on Wednesday inaugurated the newly constructed administrative block at Government College for Women, M.A. Road, Srinagar, as part of efforts to strengthen infrastructure at the women’s educational institution.
Emphasising the need to improve educational facilities alongside academic standards, Itoo said well-equipped institutional infrastructure was essential for effective administration, quality education and the overall development of students.
She said the government was working to ensure that educational institutions across Jammu and Kashmir had the necessary infrastructure and facilities to provide quality education in a conducive and student-friendly environment.
The minister stressed that infrastructure development should go beyond the creation of physical assets and contribute to improving the academic environment and enabling institutions to function more efficiently.
Highlighting the importance of women’s education, Itoo said educational institutions must provide young women with opportunities to excel academically, develop their potential and prepare for greater responsibilities in society.
She said empowering women through quality education remained a priority and emphasised the role of colleges in building students’ confidence and equipping them with the knowledge, skills and opportunities needed to shape their futures and contribute to society.
The minister also called for continuous improvement in institutional infrastructure, administrative efficiency and the quality of academic services. She stressed that facilities created in educational institutions should be utilised effectively to improve the experience of students and staff.
Reiterating the government’s commitment to strengthening the higher education sector, Itoo said efforts were being made to improve institutional facilities and create an environment conducive to academic growth, innovation and the holistic development of students.
She expressed hope that the newly inaugurated administrative block would streamline administrative operations and further strengthen the academic and institutional environment at the college.
Principal of Government College for Women, Dr Yasmeen Farooq; Higher Education Secretary Shafqat Iqbal; Nodal Principal for colleges in the Kashmir division, Dr Seema Naz; senior officers of the Higher Education Department; and faculty members of the college were present at the inauguration.