Jammu & Kashmir administration likely to announce early winter break in schools amid cold wave

The J&K administration department is considering the announcement on early winter break amid the constantly falling temperature in the valley. 

The Jammu and Kashmir administration is evaluating the possibility of considering winter vacation for schools in the valley. The discussion on early winter break is being considered in view of the dropping of mercury below the freezing point over the last three days.

Various media reports stated that the Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, V K Bhiduri refused to give confirmation on the decision to announce winter break until a formal announcement is made. However, he further said that the authority is seriously considering it (winter vacations). A proposal has been submitted in this regard (to the administration).

Meanwhile, Bhiduri said while it is easy for the administration to announce winter vacations, it also has to ensure that the students do not suffer academically.

“We have to balance both things. The academic session of schools is planned and we have to figure in several things, including board examinations. The way the weather has changed, the government is considering this issue (winter vacation). A formal announcement will be made in a day or two,” he said.

The officials said schools are likely to be closed in a phased manner according to past practice. “We may not close all the classes in one go. Maybe primary classes will be closed in the beginning, then middle level and later senior secondary classes. In all likelihood, the primary classes will continue only till the end of this week,” he said.

The minimum temperature in Kashmir valley has fallen significantly since Sunday night with the mercury in a freefall in Srinagar where the minimum temperature last night was minus 1.8 degrees Celsius – two degrees below normal for this time of the year.

Meanwhile, the authority official also said that they cannot issue general instructions as some schools have good heating arrangements and some don’t. However, we have sensitised the schools about the issue.

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