All exams to be held on time in J&K: Minister Sakina Itoo

Srinagar : Education Minister Sakina Itoo on Thursday said that all exams will be held on time and per academic calendar in Jammu and Kashmir. She also that government is seeking suggestion from all stakeholders over compensating the academic loss faced by students.

Speaking to reporters, Minister Itoo, per news agency said that students’ studies got badly affected, initially due to a war like situation, heatwave and then a flood-like situation in Jammu and Kashmir.

She also said that some schools, in both the regions got affected and damaged by recent floods and natural calamities. “But as far as exams are concerned, I want to make it clear that all exams will be held on time,” Itoo said.

She added that the department is seeking suggestions from all stakeholders over compensating the academic loss faced by students this year due to various circumstances.

“Last year we reversed the academic session from March to November-December, it was a big challenge and now we have streamlined it to a large extent,” she further said—(KNO)