A STUDY TO EXPLORE THE EFFECTS OF LINE OF CONTROL ON EDUCATION

Abstract

This study was conducted to know the effects of line of control on education in Azad Jammu and Kashmir. The objective of the study was to assess the effects of conflict/Line of Control on Education. The research questions were; what are the educational challenges faced by students and teachers living near the line of control and how does the existence of a line of control impact access to education for individuals living in border regions. The study was descriptive in nature and the tool for data collection was a questionnaire. The population of the study was the Schools near line of control in Azad Jammu and Kashmir. Data were collected from the sampled population. It was analyzed by using simple percentage and expressed in graphs. The major findings were that both teachers and students faced many problems because of line of control and it left bad influence on the learning of the students. It was recommended that the government may improve access to education by constructing more schools and colleges, providing transportation facilities, and promoting literacy programs.