India, Sept. 14 -- The Directorate of School Education Jammu (DSEJ) has written to the Secretary, J&K Board of School Education, Jammu and Kashmir, recommending academic relief for students of winter zone schools in the Jammu division.
In its communication, the DSEJ conveyed that after seeking suggestions from all Chief Education Officers of the division, it was unanimously agreed that the syllabus for the current academic session should be reduced by 15 to 20 percent.
The Directorate further proposed that instead of deleting specific topics-which may lead to disparities as different schools have covered different portions-students may be provided open choice in examinations.
The letter stressed that such a measure would ensure fairness ...