Rajouri, [28.01.2026]: Abrar Mughal
A one day capacity building workshop on PARAKH (Performance Assessment, Review and Analysis of Knowledge) was successfully organized by DIET Rajouri in collaboration with the Zonal Education Office (ZEO) Doongi at Higher Secondary School (HSS) Chingus. The workshop witnessed active participation from teachers, masters, and headmasters from schools of Zone Doongi, Cluster Chingus.
The workshop was organized with the objective of strengthening school level assessment practices in accordance with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. PARAKH aims to move away from rote based evaluation towards competency based, continuous, and holistic assessment, ensuring the overall academic and personal development of students.
PARAKH focuses on assessing conceptual understanding, critical thinking, and application of knowledge. It enables teachers to identify learning gaps at an early stage and plan suitable interventions, thereby improving learning outcomes and creating a supportive learning environment for students.
The technical sessions were conducted by Mr. Sajad Bhat and Mr. Mohd Farooq, resource persons ,who carried out detailed and well structured presentations on various aspects of PARAKH. The sessions covered assessment reforms under NEP 2020, classroom based assessment strategies, use of data for academic improvement, and bridging learning gaps through targeted planning.Highlighting the significance of the initiative, Mr. Sajad Bhat stated: “PARAKH represents a paradigm shift in assessment. It focuses on understanding the learner rather than merely evaluating performance. When assessment is aligned with learning, it empowers students and supports teachers in delivering meaningful education.”Mr. Mohd Farooq, while addressing the participants, remarked:“Assessment is the foundation of quality teaching. PARAKH equips teachers with scientific and child centric tools to evaluate progress and plan instruction effectively, ensuring better outcomes for every learner.”
Addressing the gathering, ZEO Doongi, Mr. Mohd Anwar Hussain emphasized accountability and commitment, stating:“Every teacher must play an active and honest role in the implementation of PARAKH. The process will be closely monitored at the zonal level, and no lapse in assessment practices will be tolerated. Teachers must uphold integrity in teaching and assessment, as the future of our students depends on it.”He further appreciated the organization of the workshop and lauded the efforts of the resource persons, “I appreciate DIET Rajouri for organizing this meaningful workshop and sincerely appreciate the dedicated efforts of Mr. Mohd Farooq and Sajad Bhat both resource persons for delivering insightful and practical sessions.”
Teachers, masters, and headmasters actively participated in interactive discussions and expressed satisfaction over the clarity and practical relevance of the sessions. The workshop concluded with a collective resolve to implement PARAKH in its true spirit to enhance the quality of education and assessment practices across schools in Zone Doongi.
The programme marked a significant step towards strengthening assessment literacy and reinforcing the vision of transparent, fair, and learner-centric education in the region.
Author: therajouritimes
Lakkar Mandi Janipur Jammu
