Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, July 27: Principal Secretary of the School Education Department (SED), Alok Kumar, stated today that extending holidays is not a viable solution to address heat-related issues.
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Speaking to media persons, Kumar acknowledged the challenges posed by high temperatures but emphasized the importance of maintaining the school system.
“We are all enduring the heat, but there is a system in place, and we have extended the holidays within reason,” he said, noting the impracticality of keeping schools closed until the temperatures drop completely.
Kumar pointed out that similar measures are not taken during colder months, suggesting a need for consistency in the operation of educational institutions. “How many days can we keep schools closed?” he questioned, stressing the necessity for schools to function without interruption.
While Kumar recognized the demands to close schools due to heat, he emphasized that such requests cannot always be accommodated.
However, he acknowledged the need for flexibility for students with health issues aggravated by extreme weather.
Kumar highlighted that school facilities include drinking water and shaded areas. Although he admitted that air conditioning is currently unavailable, he indicated that there are plans to install such amenities as resources become available.
He stated that the department is committed to gradually improving infrastructure to address heat-related challenges.
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