Jammu’s schools are stepping into the future with a new digital push launched today at Government Higher Secondary School in Satwari. Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo kicked off the Smart Classrooms initiative, bringing interactive boards and tablets to 50 schools across urban Jammu and rural areas like Udhampur. “Kids deserve modern tools to learn,” Dulloo said, aiming to reach 200 schools by 2026. Students like Anjali Thakur, 14, from a rural school, were thrilled: “The screens make math fun!”
The ₹15 crore project, part of the National Education Policy, uses flood relief funds to bridge learning gaps after August’s chaos closed schools. Urban centers like Jammu city get 60% of the tech, but rural spots like Rajouri are included, with 20 schools set up. Teachers are training on digital tools, though some in remote areas struggle with spotty internet—only 40% of villages have stable connections. Posts on X praise the move, with Education department of Jammu calling it “a game-changer,” but others worry about maintenance.
The initiative tackles low literacy rates—65% in rural Jammu—by making lessons engaging. Science demos on screens and online quizzes are winning kids over. But challenges remain: rural schools need better power, and 30% of devices are already glitchy, per a teacher’s report. The Education Department’s promising fixes, but parents want faster action. This is a big step for Jammu’s kids, but keeping the tech running is the real test. Got thoughts? Share with #JammuSmartSchools.