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Education
Omar urges introduction of ALOHA mental arithmetic programme in J&K government schools
✍️ Kashmir Life
🗓 24 Sep 2026, 05:17 AM
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Education activist Omar has called for the ALOHA mental arithmetic programme to be rolled out across government schools in Jammu and Kashmir.
Jammu and Kashmir education activist Omar publicly appealed to the state education department to adopt the ALOHA mental arithmetic programme in all government‑run schools. The programme, designed to strengthen students' speed and accuracy in basic calculations, has been piloted in several Indian states with reported improvements in numeracy scores.
In his statement, Omar highlighted the persistent gaps in mathematical proficiency among schoolchildren in the region and argued that a structured mental‑arithmetic curriculum could address these challenges without requiring additional infrastructure.
He urged the education authorities to allocate resources for teacher training and to integrate the ALOHA modules into the existing syllabus, emphasizing that early exposure to mental calculation techniques can boost confidence and overall academic performance.
The call comes at a time when the Jammu and Kashmir government is reviewing reforms aimed at enhancing learning outcomes in public schools. No official response has been recorded yet.
In his statement, Omar highlighted the persistent gaps in mathematical proficiency among schoolchildren in the region and argued that a structured mental‑arithmetic curriculum could address these challenges without requiring additional infrastructure.
He urged the education authorities to allocate resources for teacher training and to integrate the ALOHA modules into the existing syllabus, emphasizing that early exposure to mental calculation techniques can boost confidence and overall academic performance.
The call comes at a time when the Jammu and Kashmir government is reviewing reforms aimed at enhancing learning outcomes in public schools. No official response has been recorded yet.