Safety of students is top priority, says Director G.N. Itoo
After a recent bus accident that sadly took the lives of two students, the Director of School Education Kashmir (DSEK), G.N. Itoo, has made it mandatory for all schools in the Valley to take permission before planning any picnic or trip.
Speaking to the Kashmir News Observer (KNO), Itoo said that no school should organize a picnic without first getting approval from the right authorities, like the Chief Education Officer or other officials in charge.
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He also added that local authorities must be informed early if they need to be involved in the trip. “Teachers must stay with students at all times during these outings,” he said. “All safety steps, including travel and other arrangements, should be planned properly.”
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Itoo stressed that while school picnics are fun and important for students, their safety must always come first.
