Jammu & Kashmir RTI Movement has demanded that the Government order on new timing for schools within Srinagar municipal limits should be revoked as it violates the basic rights of children. The Movement has appealed to the Government not to go ahead with the timing.
In a statement Chairman of RTI Movement Dr Raja MuzaffarBhat said that the Government order directing schools in Srinagar city tooperate from 8.30 am to 2.30 pm is nothing but an abuse of child rights. Hesaid that this would affect the health of children as well
” How is it possible for children to reach school around8:15 or 8:30 am especially for those kids who are studying in a school that is10 to 12 kms away from their residence. This means such children will have toleave for school at 7 am as the school bus halts at more or less one dozenplaces,” Dr Bhat said. “For children who are supposed to leave at 7 am, thenthey have to get up at 6 am. Is this practically or medically possible for kidsin the age group of 4 to 7 years?”
The statement added that for a majority of the studentsmorning classes will affect their health as they won’t be able to concentrateon studies in class. “I appeal to Advisor to Governor Mr Khurshid Ganai to withdraw this decision” thestatement said.