Kupwara Private Schools’ Association reorganises leadership structure; emphasises inclusive representation & academic progress

KUPWARA: In a good step towards strengthening institutional coordination and enhancing the overall functioning of private educational institutions, the Kupwara Private Schools Association formally constituted its Interim District Body during a meeting held at Kupwara Model School, Gushie. The meeting, chaired by Mushtaq Shaheen Bhat, brought together key stakeholders to deliberate on organizational priorities, improve governance mechanisms and lay the foundation for a more inclusive and representative framework for private education across the district.

The newly constituted District Body comprises the following members: Tanveer Ahmad Lone, Chairman, Dolphin Public School Magam, as District President; Bilal Rizwan, Chairman, New Model Public School Trehgam and Iqbal Memorial Institute Trehgam, as District General Secretary; Altaf Ahmad Shah, Chairman, Imperial Educational Institute Drugmulla, as District Organiser; G.M. Lolabi, Chairman, Welfare School Sogam, as District Vice President; Manzoor Ahmad Kumar, Chairman, Ibni Sena School, as Treasurer.

In addition, Zonal Executive Members were nominated to ensure effective coordination and grassroots representation across various educational zones: Reyaz Ahmad Baba (Zone Drugmulla), Ms. Tabassum Farooq (Zone Kupwara), Akhtar Salafi (Zone Lolab), Farooq Ahmad Wani (Zone Trehgam), Javeed Ahmad (Zone Vilgam), Mushtaq Ahmad Lone (Zone Handwara), Parvaiz Ahmad Bhat (Zone Langate), and Mufti Gh Hassan Dar (Zone Rajwar).

During the deliberations, members raised key concerns regarding communication gaps within the association and stressed that all processes particularly those related to representation and elections must adhere strictly to principles of transparency, inclusiveness and democratic integrity.  The Interim District Body reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding the interests of all private schools in Kupwara and ensuring active participation of member institutions in decision-making processes.

Mushtaq Shaheen Bhat said “This interim structure is a step towards building a more transparent, inclusive and accountable framework for private education in Kupwara. Our priority is to ensure that every institution is heard and represented fairly".  To further strengthen coordination and engagement at the grassroots level, members of the body will undertake visits to all affiliated schools across different zones in the coming days to interact directly with stakeholders and address their concerns.

The Association has appealed to all members to maintain unity and cooperation during this transitional phase, emphasizing the collective responsibility to build a strong, fair and representative institutional structure for the advancement of private education in the district.