Adding on some unique ways to boost the quality of education imparted among the Government school students, Jharkhand Education Project Council (JEPC) is taken some cue from Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s popular ‘Maan ki Baat’. The medium of radio programme would be adopted to target a good number of students residing even in the remotest pockets across Jharkhand in order to address some prominent issues while engaging some noted people in this new venture.
The programme ‘Shiksha Ki Baat’ will be dedicated to the students covering wide topics ranging from inspirational stories of successful personalities to discussion based on Jharkhand’s development, different career opportunities etc.
“JEPC had been planning the radio programme for the students for quite some time now. After studying the preliminary aspects, the council will start the broadcast of ‘Shiksha Ki Baat’ programme in sometime. The letter has been send to CM, Raghubar Das for official approval. After discussing the project with the Principal Secretary to CM, Sanjay Kumar on the matter, the council is waiting for the response of CM,” said, JEPC Project Director Mukesh Kumar.
The radio programme conceptualised with the aim and amalgamation of ‘Infotaiment’ audio package stuffs in the form of interactive sessions, discussions on current issues will be a one hour programme. looking at the response of the students and to add more value to the contents, CM including other officials will respond to the queries of students in different episodes received through letters, claimed JEPC Project Director.
“The structuring of programme has been done. We are working on some technical aspects that need to be addressed on priority basis before going on air. On Airing the programme with the government FM channel entity in the initial stage will ensure that the programme is broadcasted at each radio station across the State. Soon, looking at the success rate, the council will also try to rope in some private FM Channels as partners,” Kumar further stated.
Initiating the project in a limited budget, the core subjects that will be taken up episode wise includes zero dropout rate, child cabinet, retention, school management committee (SMCs) function and other academic issues.
“The council members are trying to convince the CM to address the first episode. If all goes well, CM through this medium will provide a glimpse of his journey, struggle and work. Furthermore, students, if possible will also get the chance to record the programme or conduct interview of some personalities giving them a live programme recording experience,” added Kumar.