New Delhi, Nov. 1 -- The correct understanding of Jammu and Kashmir's educational scenario lies between the official claims and the public criticism. Of course there are achievements, but there is also a need to fill the gaps for a real educational transformation.

Education in J&K Union Territory has expanded significantly over the years, bringing millions of children within the ambit of formal schooling. Yet, the real measure of an education system lies not merely in the number of schools, enrollment figures or infrastructure created, but in what children actually learn and how successfully they progress through different stages of education. The latest evidence from NITI Aayog, UDISE+, PARAKH, ASER and UNESCO provides an opportunity to...