SAHIL BHAT
JULY 8: With schools resuming with advanced morning timings following the Summer break of two weeks in Kashmir Division, Education Minister Sakina Itoo on Tuesday has said the revised timing can be changed as per the demand.
It is learnt that schools within the bounds of Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) will be functional from 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM and schools falling outside the SMC limits will operate from 8 AM to 12 Noon.
Speaking to the press, J&K Education Minister Sakina Itoo said that the revised timings of schools are not final and will be changed based on feedback.
Cabinet Minister Itoo said, “Have received calls from several parents pertaining to timing issue and we are open to make amendments.”
She added the foremost motive is to wrap up the syllabus on time and be prepared for the November session.
In view of the ascending temperature, the School Education Department revised school timings across the Kashmir valley.
Pertinently, the change has been ensured to safeguard the students from harsh weather conditions and continue academics aptly ahead of the November examination session.
