SRINAGAR: Amid widespread rumours on social media claiming that the Jammu and Kashmir Government has announced summer vacations for schools in Kashmir from July 1, officials on Tuesday clarified that no such decision has been taken and termed the reports as completely false.
Senior government officials confirmed that the rumours circulating on various social media platforms regarding the announcement of summer vacations from July 1 have no basis and should be ignored.
Commissioner Secretary, School Education and Higher Education Department, Ram Niwas Sharma, also confirmed that no decision has been taken yet regarding the commencement of summer vacations.
Meanwhile, a senior official from the Education Department said that, since the Meteorological Department has forecast wet weather from July 1 onwards, there is no immediate need to announce summer vacations. “However, we have tentatively kept the second week of July for summer vacations in Kashmir schools, though the dates are yet to be finalised,” the official said.
“Every single day of schooling is important for students, and we must keep that in mind. Considering the wet weather forecast ahead, announcing vacations at this stage is not necessary,” the official added.
The officials further said that the department is tentatively planning summer vacations from the second week of July, though the final dates are yet to be decided after reviewing the weather situation.
It is pertinent to mention that Jammu and Kashmir, especially Kashmir, has been witnessing heatwave conditions over the past few days, with temperatures remaining significantly above normal in many parts of the Valley.
When Education Minister Sakeena Itoo was contacted for comments on the issue, she was unavailable. However, an official from the Education Minister’s office also said that no decision has been taken so far.
However, the Meteorological Department has forecast rainfall and wet weather from July 1 as the monsoon approaches, which is expected to bring relief from the prevailing heatwave. (JKNS)
