Muscat: The research team presented an innovative electronic indicator developed to track student behaviour across three core areas—psychological counselling, social counselling, and health awareness—at the school, governorate, and national levels.

The index is designed to provide real-time data to help decision-makers, educators, researchers, and parents gauge the extent of behavioural challenges among school students. By offering detailed statistical insights, the tool will enable targeted interventions, resource distribution, and evidence-based planning to support students across different regions better.

Officials noted the added value of the index lies in its ability to offer a transparent and interactive platform that sheds light on the impact of mental, social, and physical well-being on students’ academic and personal development.

Committee members emphasized the need for coordinated implementation alongside the Ministry of Education and relevant bodies to ensure the index delivers tangible improvements in the quality of education across the Sultanate.

The meeting also explored the initial findings and recommendations derived from the index’s pilot phase, highlighting key student behavioural trends and proposed solutions to emerging challenges.

In a separate session, the committee engaged with a group of female IT graduates who voiced their concerns about limited job opportunities in the government sector. The discussion addressed employment barriers and potential pathways to enhance workforce inclusion.

Additionally, the committee reviewed a proposal concerning ways to amplify the economic returns of scientific research and innovation, a topic that has been referred to the council for further study.