In a unique initiative, the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha on Sunday (November 19) inaugurated the ‘Gyanodaya Express – College on Wheels’ train at Katra Railway Station in Reasi district.
Describing it as an “educational pilgrimage,” Lt Governor Sinha informed that the goal of breaking down the barriers of traditional classrooms and academic streams, promoting immersive, collaborative, and project-based learning experiences.
In a statement shared on X, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Sinha announced, “Launched Gyanodaya Express, College on Wheels, a pioneering mobile educational initiative in Jammu and Kashmir. This initiative aims to empower around 700 female students from the universities of the Union Territory.”
“The journey endeavours to dissolve boundaries of classrooms, and streams and evolve education by providing immersive, collaborative, and project-based learning experiences,” Sinha added.
Gyanodaya Express with 700 girl students onboard flagged off
Carrying 700 female students from various universities in the Union Territory, the Gyanodaya Express is set to traverse through multiple states with an educational focus.
Sinha drew inspiration from Mahatma Gandhi’s impactful train journey across the country, stating that this trip aims to allow students to discover themselves and explore diverse regions and cultures.
He highlighted the transformative power of a train journey, strengthening transdisciplinary education and providing opportunities for experiential learning, including visits to centers of excellence such as the Indian Navy, ISRO, and Sabarmati Ashram for valuable insights and hands-on knowledge.