- Ms Anjum Raja,DNO PARAKH demonstrated how schools and teachers can effectively analyze assessment data to identify strengths and weaknesses, enabling tailored interventions that address the specific needs of students.
SRINAGAR: In a significant stride towards enhancing competency-based education and aligning with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, the Chief Education Officer Srinagar today organized a one-day workshop on the Post-PARAKH Rashtriya Sarvekshan Report.
The event, held for Heads of Institutions (HOIs) and teachers from both government and private schools in Zone Zaldagar, aimed to disseminate key findings from the landmark national assessment survey and empower educators with data-driven strategies for improved learning outcomes.
The workshop was graced by distinguished resource persons, including Ms. Anjum Raja, District Education Planning Officer and District Nodal Officer (PARAKH); Ms. Nikhat Mir, Principal, MP Higher Secondary School and Member of the District Committee for Post-PARAKH Rashtriya Sarvekshan Report; Mr. Mohammad Maqbool, Zonal Education Officer, Zaldagar; Ms. Aaliya Shafi, District Resource Person; Mr. Imtiyaz Ahmad, Zonal Nodal Officer (PARAKH); and others.
PARAKH (Performance Assessment, Review, and Analysis of Knowledge for Holistic Development), established under NCERT as India's National Assessment Centre, conducted the Rashtriya Sarvekshan 2024 – a comprehensive large-scale survey assessing competencies of students in Grades 3, 6, and 9 across the nation. The workshop focused on interpreting the survey's report and dashboard to foster assessment literacy and institutional accountability.
Ms. Anjum Raja delivered an in-depth session on the PARAKH dashboard, elucidating its structure, key indicators, and functionalities. She demonstrated how schools and teachers can effectively analyze assessment data to identify strengths and weaknesses, enabling tailored interventions that address the specific needs of students. Emphasizing the critical role of assessment literacy, data interpretation, and institutional accountability, she highlighted their importance in promoting holistic student development.
Ms. Nikhat Mir warmly welcomed the participants and provided an overview of the PARAKH report. She urged educators to actively engage in the sessions and integrate insights into classroom planning, stressing the shift towards learner-centered pedagogy to nurture competencies aligned with NEP 2020.
Ms. Aaliya Shafi shared practical approaches to developing competencies through stage-specific activities, offering actionable ideas for foundational, preparatory, and middle stages of learning.
The session concluded with Mr. Mohammad Maqbool ,Zonal Education Officer, Zaldagar, extending heartfelt thanks to the District Nodal Officer (PARAKH) and all participants for their enthusiastic involvement, describing the workshop as a truly enriching and wonderful experience.

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