Baramulla, July 09: Education Minister, Sakina Itoo, on Wednesday said the decision regarding a change in school timing post summer break is likely to be reviewed because of the weather forecast and feedback from parents.
Speaking to reporters in Baramulla, Sakina Itoo acknowledged the inconvenience caused but defended the initial decision, citing extreme heat as the primary reason.
“We are grateful, as we had all been praying for rain for a long time. The heatwave had reached a level that, I believe, Kashmir has rarely experienced before. Thankfully, the weather has changed significantly,” she said.
She added that the early morning schedule was implemented purely to protect students from heat-related discomfort while ensuring their academic calendar remains unaffected. “We intended to ensure that their education does not suffer. Since the academic session has already been changed, we wanted to minimise further disruption,” she noted.
She also said, given the improvement in weather and the public feedback, the government is open to reconsidering the school timing. “We will do whatever we can to ensure students’ learning continues without interruption and with comfort,” she said.