Sakina Itoo Hints At Possible Extension of Ongoing Summer Vacations
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir’s Education Minister, Sakina Itoo, on Saturday said that the government will take a final decision on the possible extension of summer vacations on Sunday, keeping in view the ongoing heatwave that has gripped the region.
Speaking to reporters, Sakina Itoo acknowledged the growing concerns from students and parents alike, saying the department has been receiving numerous calls requesting the government to extend the summer break. “We have received a lot of phone calls from worried parents and students urging us to consider an extension in summer vacations due to the persistent heatwave,” she said.
The Education Minister as per the news agency Kashmir News Trust, however, noted that a formal decision would be taken after assessing weather conditions on Sunday. “We are monitoring the situation very closely. If the heatwave persists tomorrow, we will announce an appropriate decision in the interest of children’s health and well-being,” she added.
Expressing concern over the intense weather, Sakina Itoo said she hoped for rainfall and divine mercy. “We pray for rain and hope Allah shows mercy upon us. The well-being of our students remains our top priority,” she said.
The Kashmir Valley has been witnessing unusually high temperatures over the past several days, prompting repeated appeals from various quarters for an extension in the summer holidays. The existing break, announced earlier for government and recognized private schools, is currently scheduled to end tomorrow (Sunday). [KNT]
I think everyone wants the summer vacation will extend…but our syllabus is pending and we are not having enough time so if will open that would be more good 👍
स्कूली बच्चों की सेहत को ध्यान में रखते हुए गर्मी की छुट्टियों को बढ़ाने पर सरकार का विचार एक सराहनीय कदम है — उम्मीद है कि जल्द ही राहत मिलेगी। 🌞📚 Telkom University Jakarta
Respected Sakina mam, whether it’s pre-nursery kids or college and university students, everyone is human. Look at the heat! It’s not necessary to give holidays only to young children. College and university students also feel the heat.Okay, fine, let’s say the syllabus for 10th is incomplete, but at least up to 9th grade, it’s manageable. The heatwave is unbearable, and neither kids nor adults can tolerate it.
Mam, it’s a request to extend summer vacations, please, for 10 days, 5 days, or 15 days. You can see how severe the heatwave is. Kids are struggling to survive. If you do this, it would be your kindness and generosity.
20 July holiday karna
We the students want extend the summer vacation of more13 days because of hot weather and we (parents) have responsibility to take care of my children the hot wave causes many disease) we (parents and students) are requesting to school administration to give more holidays please!!
Please give us some holidays after checking the temperature
Thathri / Doda
Pls summer vocation Increase because there is too much sun raise
So heart attack are common in thi heat wave so pls increase days of vocation
Please 🥺🥺🙏🙏🥺🙏🙏🙏 summer vacation
Madam MaY Mar Jvoooo Gaaaaaaaaa 😁
Mam plz krli bohat garmie hay mar jaya gai skl mai allaha ksm
Mam, How to cover the syllabus in a three months