MARCH 19: The Jammu & Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) successfully organized an Essay Writing Competition on various themes related to the Adolescence Education Program (AEP) and the School Health and Wellness Program (SHWP), both part of the Ayushman Bharat Scheme initiated by the Government of India. The event aimed to engage students in meaningful discussions around the health and education of adolescents, promoting awareness about their well-being.
The competition was open to students from class 6 to 12, from both government and private schools affiliated with JKBOSE. The participants were divided into two categories: Middle Stage (classes 6th to 8th) and Secondary Stage (classes 9th to 12th). The competition was held through digital mode, enabling a wide range of students from across Jammu and Kashmir to participate.
To ensure maximum participation, the detailed guidelines and themes for the competition were shared with the Directorates of School Education in both Jammu and Kashmir, as well as with the Chief Education Officers of all 20 districts. Additionally, the guidelines were made available to students through various online platforms, allowing easy access and encouraging widespread involvement. A total of 399 entries were received, with contributions from both government and private schools affiliated with JKBOSE. The essays were then evaluated by a panel of experts.
In the Middle Stage category, Ibaad-ul-Islam from Molvi Mohiuddin Khan Memorial Public School, Baramulla, clinched the 1st prize of Rs. 2000, followed by Roonak Rasool from Govt. Girls Middle School Choker, Baramulla, who won the 2nd prize of Rs. 1500. Labika Batool from Islamia Faridiya Higher Secondary School, Kishtwar, secured the 3rd prize of Rs. 1000. Additionally, three students received consolation prizes of Rs. 500 each: Kanika Sharma from Pine Land Public High School, Reasi, Gurleen Kour from Shiksha Niketan Senior Secondary School, Jammu, and Huda Yaseen from Ismi Azam Public High School, Srinagar.
In the Secondary Stage category, the 1st prize of Rs. 2000 was awarded to Hiteshdev Singh from Naveen Shiksha Kendra HSS, Jammu, while Hafidah Hina from Public School English Medium, Anantnag, won the 2nd prize of Rs. 1500, and Gayatri Singh Charak from Humanity Public School, Samba, received the 3rd prize of Rs. 1000. Three students also received consolation prizes of Rs. 500 each: Mahi Sharma from GGHSS Sunderbani, Rajouri, Areeb Jaffar Mir from S P HSS, Srinagar, and Ritesh Rana from HSS Boys, Jammu.
This initiative encouraged students to express their ideas, enhance their writing skills, and engage in critical thinking on important issues, fostering a deeper understanding of adolescence education and school health topics.
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