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Education

School education is the foundation of every individual’s learning journey and overall development. It provides children with knowledge, skills, values, and discipline that help shape their future. Schools are not only places where subjects like mathematics, science, and languages are taught but also environments that encourage social interaction, creativity, problem-solving, and character building.

The purpose of school education goes beyond academics—it prepares students to become responsible citizens, critical thinkers, and lifelong learners. It fosters moral values, teamwork, and respect for diversity, which are essential in today’s interconnected world. By offering both curricular and extracurricular opportunities, school education helps in the holistic development of students, nurturing their intellectual, emotional, and physical growth.

Functions of the Department

Policy Making – Formulating policies, laws, and guidelines for the education system.

  Curriculum Development – Designing and updating the syllabus, textbooks, and learning standards.

  Administration of Schools – Establishing, managing, and regulating educational institutions.

  Hiring of Cluster Resource Persons   – Hiring qualified resource persons on the basis of merit to address the shortage of teaching staff and ensure quality education.

  Quality Assurance – Monitoring and evaluating teaching standards, examinations, and learning outcomes.

  Funding& Budgeting – Allocating resources, scholarships, and grants to schools and students.

  Equity& Inclusion – Ensuring equal access to education for all, including disadvantaged groups.

  Examination& Certification – Conducting board exams and issuing certificates/degrees.

  Infrastructure Development – Building and maintaining classrooms, libraries, labs, and other facilities.

  Research& Innovation – Promoting educational research, digital learning, and innovative teaching methods.

  Public Awareness & Support – Running awareness campaigns about literacy, skill development, and lifelong learning.

Exhibitions

Organizing educational exhibitions to showcase students’ talents, innovative projects, teaching methods, and new educational resources, while promoting creativity, awareness, and knowledge sharing among teachers, students, and the community. ATL Projects, etc

Details of all schemes with a brief description on the below given format:

 

S.No. Name of the scheme Component & Brief description Eligibility Procedure Where/ how to apply for the scheme Beneficiaries benefited under the scheme
01. PM Poshan Objective: To improve nutritional levels among school children.

Description: Provides free cooked meals to children in government and aided schools.

Students of classes from Pre Primary (Bal Vatika) to VIII in government schools in District. Students enrolled in government Schools Students enrolled in government Schools 40980 Beneficiaries (2025-26)
02. Beti Anmol To encourage the education of girl students, and reduce dropout especially after matriculation. It aims to provide financial incentive so that girls from economically weaker backgrounds (often BPL) continue studies. Girl students from BPL (Below Poverty Line) families in District Bandipora, who have passed Class 10 and will enroll in Class 11. (i)Students enrolled in government Schools.

(ii) The scholarship is given as an incentive in the form of a bank deposit (only encashable after passing Class 12).

 

Students enrolled in government Schools 404 (2024-25)
03. Scholarship to G&B/ ST Students The scholarship under G&B/ST is being credited to the students accounts through DBT mode from 1st to 8th Class for a period of 9 months in a financial year at fixed rates by the government. The students must belong to Gujjar and Bakarwal / Schedule Tribe community. The students must belong to Gujjar and Bakarwal / Schedule Tribe community and enrolled in government Schools. Every Student has to submit his bank account number  seeded with aadhaar in the government school. 8972 Beneficiaries (2024-25)
04. NMMS National Merit cum means scholarship i) Annual income from all sources less than 3.50 Lakhs, ii) student having 55% marks in pervious class and 50% for category class iii) student must have passed 7th class from government school and must studying in government school. Have to qualify entrance examination consisting of two papers MAT and SAT in two sessions Morning and evening session. DOCUMENTS REQUIRED i) Income Certificate ii) Caste Certificate iii) Mark Card iv) Bank account seeded with aadhaar Have to apply offline before commencement of the examination and after qualifying the exam have to apply online on NSPportal. 161 Beneficiaries , 24 qualified during 2024-25,
05. Pre-Matric ST Scholarship for 9th and 10th classes The scheme Pre-Matric ST Scholarship for 9th and 10th classes is being notified by the Deputy Director Tribal Affairs Department and applications from the eligible candidates are being invited through online mode. The student must belongs to ST Category, having 50% and above marks in previous year, less than 2.50 Lakhs family income Fill form online on URL http://scholarships.gov.in , Upload all the documents required i) income certificate , ii) Category Certificate, iii) Marks card of pervious year iv) school bondfide certificate v) Affidavit Fill form online on URL http://scholarships.gov.inafter successful filling of online form the school/institute Nodal Officer verifies the students online and then at District Level (CEO as DNO) verification is being done and then state level. 57 (2024-25)
06. Post-Matric ST Scholarship for 9th and 10th classes The scheme Post-Matric ST Scholarship for 10th and onwards h classes is being notified by the Deputy Director Tribal Affairs Department and applications from the eligible candidates are being invited through online mode. The student must belongs to ST Category, having 50% and above marks in previous year, less than 2.50 Lakhs family income Fill form online on URL http://scholarships.gov.in , Upload all the documents required i) income certificate , ii) Category Certificate, iii) Marks card of pervious year iv) school bondfide certificate v) Affidavit Fill form online on URL http://scholarships.gov.in after successful filling of online form the school/institute Nodal Officer verifies the students online and then at District Level (District Social Welfare Officer as DNO) verification is being done and then state level. Not available
07. SamagraShikhsa Financial Assistance for Children with Special Needs (CWSN)
Viz.
1. Transport Allowances
2. Escort Allowances
3. Reader Allowances
4. Stipend for Girls
5. Scribe Facility
Disability DBT Students Enrolled in Govt Schools 526
08. SamagraShikhsa Uniform for Students reading from Class 1st to 8th Students Enrolled in Govt Schools DBT Students Enrolled in Govt Schools 31603
09. SamagraShikhsa Stipend for Girl Students Reading in KGBVs DBT Reading in KGBVs 155
10. SamagraShikhsa Seasonal Centres
Viz.
Honorarium for Seasonal Education Volunteers
Seasonal Education Volunteer DBT Zonal Level after getting Approval from Project Director SamagraShiksha J&K 51

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