Suhail Khan
Srinagar, July 09 : The divisional administration of Kashmir on Friday said that no decision has been taken yet to reopen the educational institutions of Kashmir, following the decrease in covid-19 cases in the valley.
Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, P K Pole told Kashmir Despatch that any decision when taken in this regard will be shared accordingly.
“Any decision regarding opening of school as and when taken by the competent authorities will be shared accordingly,” Dic Com added.
Earlier Director Health Services Kashmir (DHSK) in an official communication to Director School Education Kashmir (DSEK) and Director Colleges J&K has conveyed that all the teaching and non-teaching staff besides the eligible students should be fully vaccinated before any decision is taken by the government regarding reopening of educational institutions in J&K UT.
The communication said that timely vaccination will prevent potential resurgence of COVID-19 cases upon opening up of educational institutions.
The education sector in Kashmir suffered to a greater extent with online education not proving that effective besides putting health hazards due to continuous use of electronic devices to young students.
The covid-19 cases in the valley are showing a gradual decrease with administration easing out weekend lockdown and opening of public parks at several districts of Kashmir.
Several educational associations and parent bodies have requested for a decisive step towards resuming the physical classwork for the students.
