The Jammu and Kashmir Government has recently implemented a complete ban on picnics organized by schools and colleges on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays as part of enhanced safety measures for students.
The order was issued by Sakeena Itoo, the Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare, and Education, during a high-level review meeting at the Civil Secretariat on Monday.
According to the directive:
According to the directive:
- Higher Secondary and High Schools must obtain prior permission for organizing picnics from the concerned Chief Education Officer (CEO), who will maintain records and grant approvals accordingly.
- Middle Schools and institutions below that level must seek permission from their respective Zonal Education Officers (ZEOs), with prior intimation to the CEO.
- For school picnics outside district limits, approval must be obtained from the Director of School Education.
- Colleges planning to organize excursions or picnics must follow a similar approval process through the Director of Colleges. This directive follows a review of the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for outdoor student activities and comes in response to growing concerns over student safety.
