Jammu, Sep 10
After remaining closed for 17 days since August 24, schools in Jammu division reopened on Wednesday bringing relief to parents and joy on the faces of children as they met classmates after the forced recess.
The Director of School Education (Jammu) had announced preparations for the reopening of schools, and staff were asked to report on duty on September 8.
Headmasters/Principals of various educational institutions were asked to conduct a thorough safety and security audit of the buildings before offline classes resume.
Chief education officers had been asked to oversee day-to-day activities and submit compliance reports to ensure readiness.
The closure of schools in the Jammu division was a consequence of heavy rains, flash floods, mudslides and landslides since August 24.