Srinagar, Jun 24: Summer vacations in Kashmir schools are likely to begin from the second week of July, with the School Education Department closely monitoring the weather situation before taking a final decision, officials said.
Sources in the department said no formal order has been issued so far, but discussions regarding the vacation schedule are underway in view of the rising temperatures being witnessed in several parts of the Valley.
An official, wishing not to be named, said the government is keeping a close watch on weather conditions and will take a final call during the first week of July.
“The Valley witnessed unusually high temperatures over the last few days. Before that, weather conditions remained largely normal. However, forecasts suggest that temperatures may rise again in the coming days. Keeping this in view, a final decision regarding summer vacations will be taken in the first week of July,” the official said.
He added that authorities are assessing the situation on a day-to-day basis and are taking feedback from various quarters before announcing the vacation schedule.
The possibility of summer vacations has generated keen interest among students, parents and teachers, especially after the recent spell of hot weather across Kashmir. Many parents have been urging authorities to announce vacations early if temperatures continue to remain above normal.
Officials said the department wants to ensure that any decision is taken after carefully examining weather forecasts and ground conditions. They said student welfare remains the top priority and all factors will be considered before issuing an official order.
“The decision, once finalised, will be communicated well in advance to enable schools, students and parents to make necessary arrangements,” an official said.
