Decision on winter vacations to be taken after annual exams: DSEK

Srinagar, Nov 23: The Director of School Education Kashmir (DSEK) Saturday said that any decision on winter vacations will be taken after culmination of annual exams of classes 1^st to 9^th.

Speaking to reporters, the Director School Education Kashmir Tassaduq Hussain Mir made it clear that any decision on winter vacations will be taken once annual examination of classes 1^st to 9^th are over.

“As of now our first priority is to conduct annual exams of classes 1^st to 9^th in a smooth and free manner amid transition of academic session from March to November. It is our first target. We have already issued a uniform date sheet and from Monday the annual exams are being held,” Director School Education Kashmir said.

He said the government will take a call on winter vacations after annual exams of classes 1^st to 9^th are over. “We will take a decision on winter vacations after culmination of exams. Till then there will be no winter vacations,” he said.

When asked about complaints that few private schools are charging admission fee, the Director School Education Kashmir said we have clear cut directions issued to educational institutions that no such fee should be taken. “We have a fee fixation committee who has passed clear cut directions that no admission fee will be charged by any private school. We will take cognizance definitely if complaints are reported with us. Government is taking this issue very seriously, and if it is proved the said school will be derecognized,” he added.