Govt announces first phase of winter break upto 8th standard from first week of December

STC NEWS DESK
SRINAGAR, NOVEMBER 19 (STC): Government has today announced first phase of winter break in Kashmir for students up to the middle classes. The vacation is likely to begin from the first week of December amid cold temperatures.
Education Minister Sakina Itoo said that that the parents repeatedly request for the announcement of the schedule for winter break. “The winter season becomes difficult for younger children. We have already conducted a meeting regarding the winter break and we have tentatively decided that for lower classes from Class 1 up to middle grade, will probably observe the vacation from first week of December,” Itoo said.
About the textbook issue, the minister added said, “We have already streamlined the matter to a large extent. Directions have been issued to ensure there is no shortage of books or uniforms.”
She also said that strict instructions have been passed to the JKBOSE Secretary, Chairman, Education Secretary, and other concerned officials to act tough against the private schools who violate the government norms.

(Straight Talk Communications)