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Tiwari stressed the need to align vocational education with employment opportunities and changing technological requirements. He directed officials to increase awareness about vocational education among students.

He also called for a review of old trades and courses whose relevance has declined and suggested replacing them with modern, employment-oriented programmes. These include animation designing, artificial intelligence, mobile repairing, robotics, electrical and electronics and other skill-based courses.

Easier admission to Simultala residential school

The meeting also discussed ways to encourage meritorious students and provide them with better educational opportunities. The board is considering issuing letters to students who pass Classes 10 and 12 with first division.

Officials also discussed steps to make admission to Simultala Residential School easier for talented students. Tiwari said ITIs and industrial training should be promoted as career options.

The meeting also focused on reducing school dropouts. Officials discussed preparing a strategy to connect students who do not continue their education after Class 10 through Class 12 with further education or skill training.

The possibility of providing financial incentives to help students continue their education was also discussed.

The meeting discussed the timely declaration of results for computer-based tests (CBTs). The board also discussed using technology-based examination systems to make the examination process more effective while ensuring that results are released on time.