Srinagar: In a welcome move, the government has decided to intervene and ensure that 22 students from the Islamic Global School in Srinagar will not lose their academic year after initially being denied exam registration forms. The decision comes after widespread concern over the potential disruption to their education.
Education Minister Sakina Itoo emphasized the importance of safeguarding the students' academic future. Speaking exclusively with KNO, she stated, "A student's academic year is invaluable, and we cannot afford to let it go to waste due to administrative errors. Tomorrow, I will hold a crucial meeting to address this issue and ensure that the students' careers are not jeopardized by the school management's mistakes."
She further warned that the government would take strict action against private schools that compromise students' futures. "We will not tolerate any negligence that puts students' academic progress at risk," she added.
In a parallel development, the Srinagar Court has directed the Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) to allow the affected students to sit for their 10th-grade exams. This legal intervention has been seen as a significant step in resolving the matter.
However, the situation has sparked broader concerns. G.N. Var, President of the Private School Association of Jammu and Kashmir, criticized the JKBOSE for singling out Islamic Global School, pointing out that many other schools face similar issues. "This selective targeting is unfair and needs to be addressed," he said.
Political leader Sajad Lone also weighed in on social media, questioning the government's delayed response. "Why does it take so long for the government to act on a court order? These children should not be punished for seeking justice. This kind of arrogance is all too common among those in power," he wrote.
Meanwhile, G.N. Itoo, Director of School Education Kashmir, confirmed that the issue has been resolved thanks to the Education Minister's intervention. "The decision was made in the best interest of the students to protect their academic year," he said. However, he added that the school would face strict consequences for violating regulations.
This resolution has brought much-needed relief to the students and their families, who were anxious about the potential loss of an entire academic year. The government's swift action has been widely appreciated, though questions remain about accountability and the need for systemic reforms to prevent such issues in the future.
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