As the winter fades and the warmth of spring approaches, the reopening of schools on March 1st marks a momentous occasion for students, teachers, and parents alike. This day should not just be another routine school reopening—it should be celebrated as a festival, a grand welcome back to learning, ensuring that every child from ages 4 to 16 steps into the classroom with joy, motivation, and renewed enthusiasm.
The Directorate of School Education Kashmir has issued a circular emphasizing the importance of reopening schools in a festive environment. Schools must be prepared to provide a warm and welcoming atmosphere that inspires students to embrace education wholeheartedly. From ensuring clean and sanitized premises to decorating classrooms, every effort should be made to make the reopening a memorable event.
Education is the cornerstone of a progressive society, and it is our collective responsibility to ensure that no child is left behind. The reopening of schools should serve as a reminder that education is a right, not a privilege. To achieve a 100% literacy rate, every effort must be made to bring back school dropouts and encourage parents to prioritize their children’s education over any other engagement.
The circular has laid down key directives for school heads, including the mobilization of resources, preparation of time-tables, sanitation, and ensuring that essential utilities like drinking water, electricity, and toilets are in place. Additionally, the functioning of the Biometric/JK Attendance Portal must be ensured, and cluster heads must conduct sensitization sessions to create awareness about the importance of education.
Let us pledge that this year, no child between the ages of 4 and 16 will be out of school. Let us take collective responsibility in our communities to identify children who are not attending school and bring them into the fold of learning. Parents, teachers, and civil society must work together to achieve this noble mission. Education is the most powerful tool for societal transformation, and it is imperative that we create an environment where every child has access to quality education.
Let March 1st be more than just a reopening—let it be a festival of knowledge, a celebration of dreams, and a pledge toward a 100% literate future. The time to act is now. Let us make education our priority and ensure that no child is deprived of their right to learn. Together, we can build a brighter, more educated future for our nation.
