NEW DELHI, Oct. 31 -- Advisor to Chief Minister Nasir Aslam Wani on Saturday called for greater collaboration between government and private educational institutions to strengthen the education sector in Jammu and Kashmir, with a focus on improving resource utilisation, teacher deployment and skill-based learning.

Addressing the 13th School Choice National Conference in New Delhi, Wani said education and healthcare remained key priorities of the government, adding that educational institutions must focus not only on imparting knowledge but also on equipping students with skills required for employment.

Highlighting the extensive network of government schools across Jammu and Kashmir, including in remote areas, he said investment in infras...