The Azadi Times | Srinagar: Starting Monday, the Jammu & Kashmir education department is expected to revise the timings of all government and private schools across the Valley, citing concerns over young students facing difficulties under the current schedule.
The move was announced Friday evening by Education Minister Sakina Itoo, who said the changes aim to ease the routine for children as weather conditions improve and temperatures drop following recent rains.
What Are the New School Timings?
According to Itoo, schools within Srinagar municipal limits will operate from 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM, while schools outside Srinagar and in other districts will run from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
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“We will revise the school timings from Monday. There has been a marked improvement in the weather, and temperatures have dropped slightly,” the minister said.
She added that another adjustment to the timings may be made later this year to accommodate the colder months at the onset of winter.
Why the Change?
Parents and teachers have raised concerns in recent weeks about younger children struggling with early start times, especially as seasonal rains have cooled temperatures and made mornings chilly. The government has taken these concerns into account in deciding to shift school hours slightly later.
“We will continue to monitor weather patterns and adjust school timings again when winter begins,” Itoo said.
What’s Next?
The education department has urged schools to implement the revised schedule from Monday and to stay prepared for further changes in the coming months as winter intensifies.
