Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, Nov 19: Education Minister Sakeena Itoo today said that the Government is planning to begin winter vacations for students up to the middle classes from the first week of December, as temperatures continue to dip across Kashmir.
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Speaking to reporters at South Kashmir’s Kulgam, Itoo said parents have been repeatedly urging the Government to announce the winter break schedule, especially as the harsh weather makes it difficult for younger children to attend school.
“More than students, parents are concerned about it, asking when the vacations will be announced. But have already held a meeting on the matter,” she said.
Tentatively, Itoo said, it has been decided that students from Class 1 up to the middle grades will likely begin their winter vacation in the first week of December.
On the issue of textbooks and uniforms, Itoo said the Government has “significantly streamlined” the process and the concerned officials have been directed to ensure there are no shortcomings in the distribution of the both among students.
“Directions have been issued to ensure there is no shortage of textbooks or uniforms and the entire process has been streamlined to benefit the students,” she added.
Itoo further said that strict instructions have been passed to the JKBOSE Secretary, Chairman, Education Secretary and other concerned officials to act firmly against private schools violating Government norms.
“Wherever we receive complaints regarding books or fees, we will take strict action against the schools involved,” she said.
She was in the town along with the Chief Minister, for the inauguration of two-day J&K Business & Trade Fair organised by the district administration Kulgam in collaboration with Mission YUVA.
Speaking on the occasion, Itoo said that youth are actively participating in entrepreneurship schemes and informed that many beneficiaries have already been identified and numerous cases approved.
Itoo stressed the need for smooth processing of cases to maximise the benefits and urged youth to avail themselves of these opportunities.
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