SRINAGAR, JUN 26 : Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah held separate meetings with Bihar Legislative Assembly Speaker Dr. Prem Kumar and Himachal Pradesh School Education Minister Rohit Thakur in Srinagar, discussing issues of mutual interest and strengthening inter-state cooperation.
During his meeting with Dr. Prem Kumar, the Chief Minister exchanged views on enhancing cooperation between states, strengthening democratic institutions and promoting the exchange of legislative best practices. Omar Abdullah welcomed the Bihar Assembly Speaker to Jammu and Kashmir and wished him a pleasant stay.
Later, the Chief Minister met Himachal Pradesh School Education Minister Rohit Thakur, who was accompanied by senior officials from the state’s School Education Department, including State Project Director Rajesh Sharma, Director of School Education Ashish Kumar Kohli, Additional Secretary Anil Chauhan and faculty members associated with Samagra Shiksha.
The discussions focused on improving school education, promoting innovation in teaching and learning, strengthening institutional collaboration and sharing best practices between the two Himalayan regions.
Omar Abdullah emphasised that quality education is the foundation of sustainable development and highlighted the importance of inter-governmental collaboration in enhancing learning outcomes. He expressed confidence that continued cooperation between Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh would help adopt innovative and effective educational practices.
Jammu and Kashmir Education Minister Sakina Itoo, MLAs Sheikh Ahsan Ahmed and Mushtaq Guroo, along with other officials, were also present during the meeting.
