Archive · 20 Jul 2025
Kerala to Discuss School Timings with School Managements
The Kerala government is talking to schools about changing school hours.
They are meeting with school managers to explain why the hours have been changed.
The government says the change is because of what the Kerala High Court decided.
Some Muslim groups are not happy because they think the new hours will cause problems for their religious classes.
Kerala General Education Department will meet with school management representatives.
The meeting will discuss revised school timings.
Minister V. Sivankutty will explain the government's decision.
The decision to extend school hours follows a Kerala High Court ruling.
Muslim organizations have criticized the change, citing interference with religious education.
- Who
- Kerala General Education Department and school management representatives.
- What
- Meeting to discuss revised school timings.
- When
- Meeting to be held on July 23rd.
- Where
- In the chamber of the General Education Minister.
- Why
- To discuss changes in school timings prompted by a Kerala High Court ruling and address concerns.
Government Position
Muslim Organizations' Concerns
Reason for Change vs. Impact on Religious Education
Government Position
School hours were extended based on Kerala High Court ruling.
Muslim Organizations' Concerns
Extended hours will interfere with religious education.
- Meeting Date
- July 23
- Participants
- School management representatives
- Location
- Chamber of General Education Minister
- Topic
- Revised school timings
- Initiator
- Kerala General Education Department
- Minister
- V Sivankutty