School Timings Changed in Kashmir Division Due to Heatwave

Srinagar, July 24 (ANR) - The Directorate of School Education, Kashmir has issued an order changing school timings for all government and recognized private schools in the Kashmir division up to the higher secondary level. The new timings will be from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM for both rural and urban areas, and will continue until August 10, 2024.

The decision was taken in view of the ongoing heatwave and several representations from parents and other stakeholders regarding the need for a change in school timings. The order also states that teaching and non-teaching staff will attend their duties from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

Meanwhile the full notification mentioned as : WHEREAS, several representations are pouring in from parents and other stakeholders regarding change in school timings for students due to the ongoing heatwave, and;

WHEREAS, according to the weather forecast, the same conditions are expected to continue in the coming days as well.

NOW THEREFORE, in view of the above and considering the requests from parents and various stakeholders, as well as the weather forecast, classwork in all Government and Recognized Private Schools up to the Higher Secondary level in the Kashmir Division shall commence from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm in both rural and urban areas.

It is further clarified that Teaching and Non-Teaching Staff shall attend their duties from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm. This arrangement will continue upto 10th August 2024.(ANR)