SRINAGAR, AUGUST 17: Ahead of the opening of schools in the district on Monday, Deputy Commissioner Srinagar Dr Shahid Iqbal Choudhary Saturday convened a meeting with officers of the Education department and heads of schools in the district.
The meeting had extensive discussions with regard to reopening of schools in the district from Monday and assistance required if any by the education department. School heads and zonal education officers who attended the meeting shared their suggestions during the meeting.
The meeting was informed that 190 schools will open on Monday in various zones of the district. The areas where schools will be opened include Lasjan, Sangri, Panthachowk, Nowgam, Rajbagh, Jawahar Nagar, Gagribal, Dhara, Theed, Batmaloo, Shalteng among others.
It was said that some schools in Rainawari and Eidgah areas will also open on Monday.
The DC while speaking on the occasion said safety and security of students is the prime concern of the district administration and all necessary requirements have been made to ensure just that.
He also said that compensatory classes will also be held later this month in efforts to make up for the class work lost during the last 10 days. He said that plans in this regard have also been made.
The district administration has offered school managements all required assistance and support to restart class work in all schools of the district.
