Srinagar (Indian admonistered Kashmir): In light of the rising heatwave in Jammu and Kashmir, the Directorate of School Education Kashmir (DSEK) has officially revised school timings across the Valley.
According to the new schedule:
Schools within the Srinagar Municipal Limits will now function from 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM.
Schools located outside Srinagar’s municipal boundaries and in other districts of Kashmir will operate from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
The decision comes following growing health concerns raised by parents and school stakeholders over students experiencing dizziness and discomfort during early school hours and morning assemblies.
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Education Minister Sakina Itoo, while speaking to reporters, said:
“Due to the discomfort students face under the scorching sun during morning assemblies, we have directed all heads of departments to revise the school timings immediately.”
She added that assemblies should no longer be held under direct sunlight and recommended shaded or indoor venues instead.
Earlier reports indicated that the School Education Department had been working on this change after consultations with local communities.
