PANAJI
Following lack of response from the schools to get students enrolled for a lifelong 12-digit Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry (APAAR ID)-under ‘One Nation, One Student ID’ initiative, the State Directorate of Education (DoE) has once again appealed to heads of institutions to motivate the students to get registered, while maintaining that the ID will help them in the long run in tracking their academic records.
The DoE had last month asked schools to ensure that 9th and 10th day of every month is observed as Mega APPAR Diwas’ till the time; cent per cent registration of students is achieved. As on date, the State has managed to get 45 per cent students registered.
The new initiative aims to streamline academic records, track student progress and support students’ educational journeys. The APAAR ID system will enable the Education Department to track student progress and identify those who need additional support.
Speaking to media persons, Director Education Shailesh Zingade said that as on date, only 45 per cent students have got enrolled. He said that schools are lacking in creating awareness among students and parents.
Zingade said that in order to fast track the registration, the department has appointed two nodal officers, one each for North and South Goa, who are personally contacting schools, creating awareness and ensuring maximum coverage.
“I appeal to all the parents and teachers to motivate students to get enrolled. There is no negative impact. This will help the students in long run to maintain and track their academic records,” he said.
APAAR ID is a unique, lifelong 12-digit identifier designed to facilitate targeted interventions, improve school enrolments, and seamlessly manage academic records.
APAAR ID allows students to digitally store, manage, and access their academic credits, including degrees, diplomas, certificates, training details, and co-curricular accomplishments. This system will also allow students to access the DigiLocker ecosystem, where they can digitally store all their achievements, including exam results and holistic report cards. Students can use the credit score for higher education or employment purposes in the future.
