In consonance with
the very spirit of NEP 2020, the Department of Art and Vocational Education,
Academic Unit-I, SCERT J&K Divisional Office, Jammu, under the able
guidance of worthy Joint Director, H. R. Pakhroo, organized a 05-day orientation
program on Local Trades /Vocational education. The raison d’tre and the very
warp and woof of the workshop was an orientation on local trades underlying
vocational education, as significantly enunciated by NEP 2020. The program
was graced by professionals’ from ten Districts of the Jammu division which include, Jammu, Doda, Samba, Rajouri,
Reasi, Kathua, Udampour, Kishtwar, Ramban, and Poonch. The program was
inaugurated by Mr. H. R. Pakhroo Joint Director SCERT Divisional Office, Jammu,
who comprehensively elaborated on vocational education with his words,
“Vocational education is where head, heart, and hand works simultaneously. Mr. Kishore Kumar head of Academic Unit-I and Head Art and Vocational education
department warmly welcomed all the dignitaries and participants. The first
session of day one was delivered by Mr. Ravinder Jaral Assistant State coordinator
SMAGRA Shiksha, vocational education. He outlined the broader contours of the significance
of Vocational education and the role of different stakeholders and agencies in
its implementation. In his session, Mr. Davinder Sharma Associate professor
SKAUST Jammu intensively discussed the importance of Apiculture. He explained
how the trade of apiculture is cost-effective and can ensure affluence.
The next day, the first session was
presided over by Mr. Arun Jalal subject matter specialist department of Agriculture
division office RS. Pora Jammu on the topic of Vermicomposting. Vermicomposting
provides employment opportunities as it protects the environment augmenting crop
productivity when it is used as a fertilizer supplement and helping to maintain
ecological balance. In the next session, Mr. Sandeep Gupta district-level subject matter
specialist in the department of Horticulture Jammu explained high-density food
cultivation which enables profitable cropping, high regular yields, and improved
form management practices leading to higher productivity. During Post lunch
session Mr. Rajneesh Raina, Joint Director Trainings’ NIELIT J&K gave a
very interesting and interactive session on the application of computers in day-to-day life and highlighted that technology will always be a great servant and a
bad master.
Day three began with
a significant field visit, to Kissan Kander Goolpoli followed by Krishi Bhawan
Directorate of Horticulture Talab Tillu Jammu. All the participants actively participated in acquiring theoretical as well as practical knowledge.
Then Mr. A.S. Rene Joint Director of Inputs, Department of Agriculture, delivered
a very informative and engaging session on protected vegetable cultivation.
Day four started with a very
informative session by Mr. Hoshyar Singh Associate Professor SCERT Jammu
division on vocational education as per NEP 2020. The NEP 2020 stated that
there will be no hard separation between vocational and academic streams. He
highlighted the role of education in National development in addition to it he
recapitulated our old design from a 10+2 system to 5+3+3+4.
Mr. Ishfaq Anjum Samoon Sr. Academic officer of J&K SCERT divisional office Kashmir vehemently deliberated on local handicrafts
and handloom. He highlighted the role of the handicraft sector in being the
backbone of the J and K economy, being economically sustainable and more labor-intensive, and less capital-intensive in nature. They provide a spectrum of
employment opportunities to the local youth and offer a safety net against
unemployment and drug abuse. The third session was taken by Ms. Shaloo Sharma vocational
instructor Govt. ITI Jammu. She talked about Fulkari a traditional art which is
folk embroidery of Punjab. She highlighted the use of silk yarn used in fabrics
composed of color stitches which have got popularity all over India. Mr. Abeshik
bada lecturer Govt. Polytechnic College Jammu gave a session on Basohli
Painting art painting. He highlighted how prolific are the Basohli paintings.
He showed famous paintings of Basohli through his PPT. The last session of day
four was taken by Mr. Vinod Wanchu District Horticulture officer Jammu on the
topic of food preservation. He highlighted the process of imparting training to people, and how at a small-scale unit various types of foods can be preserved.
Madam Arivindar Kour
presented her views on the idea of vocational education in her valedictory
lecture. She thanked all the participants for participating and making the
program a grand success. The next session was taken by Mr. Kapil Tandon
teaching assistant school of hospitality and tourism management University of
Jammu. He highlighted Tourism and hospitality as a carrier for students. He
extensively explained tourism also contributes to National integration by supporting
local handicrafts and cultural endeavors. It also contributes to the growth of
international awareness of our cultural heritage. After the post-lunch session, there was a presentation by the participants, and the feedback was conducted in
a very interactive mode on the stage. The participants asked for such type of
orientation programs in other areas in the future. It is hoped that knowledge
gained during this 05-day program will be utilized by participants in
practicality so that students can benefit which will fulfill the objective of
this orientation program.
The following Officers from Art and Vocational Education wing SCERT J&K divisional Office Jammu smoothly conducted this program
HOD Academic Unit-I Mr. Kishore Kumar
* Coordinating Committee
1. Mr. Yogesh Kumar Coordinator.
2. Mr Ashok Kumar Asstt. Coordinator.
* Registration/ Attandance Committee TA Bills & Feedback form
1. Ms. Manju Choudhary.
2. Ms. Pratibha Jamwal
* Report Compilation nCommittee Press Release Committee
1. Ms. Monika Sharma
2. Ms. Sabah Rashid
* IT support
1. Mr. Navneet Gupta
2. Mr. Ashok Khajuria.
The credit for the successful completion of the
program goes to the ardent zeal and zest of the Arivindar Kour madam and the
professional display of coordination and team spirit by the entire SCERT-Jammu Division.
Ishfaq Anjum Samoon
Sr. Academic Officer SCERT-J&K
Divisional Office Kashmir
