Srinagar, April 15 -- The order was issued by Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo, during a high-level review meeting held at the Civil Secretariat on Monday.

In a detailed directive, the Minister instructed that all Higher Secondary and High Schools must seek prior permission for picnics from the concerned Chief Education Officer (CEO), who shall maintain records and grant approvals accordingly. Middle Schools and institutions below that level are required to obtain permission from the respective Zonal Education Officers (ZEOs), with prior intimation to the CEO.

For school picnics outside district limits, approvals must be sought from the Director of School Education. Colleges intending...