ProMASS News Bureau: Aug 24, 2016: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has asked the officials to systematize the measures being taken by them to address student grievances. Mr Modi said this while reviewing the progress towards resolution of grievances related to school education and literacy.He also asked the officials to use all available technological tools to address the grievances.
Interacting through PRAGATI, a multi-modal platform for Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation, the Prime Minister recalled his earlier instructions to all Ministries for extensive use of space technology. He said this system will help in proper location of examination centres to minimize difficulties in access for the students. Mr Modi was apprised of the progress made in improving accessibility in schools, public buildings and railway stations,under Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan.
The Prime Minister also reviewed the progress of vital infrastructure projects in the road, railway and power sectors spread over several states including Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Karnataka, West Bengal, Jammu and Kashmir, Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Sikkim and Maharashtra.It was noted that overall Aadhaar enrollment is now close to 105 crore, and special attention is being given to the North-Eastern States which are lacking in this regard. The Prime Minister asked the States to accelerate enrollment among children in the 5 to 18 age-group so that scholarships and other educational benefits become more accessible to them.
