Archive · 20 Sep 2026
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Backs Proposed Five-Day School Week
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq said schools in Jammu and Kashmir should consider a five-day week.
He believes children need time for studying and also for resting and playing.
He also said family time is important for children.
The education minister said the government is considering the proposal.
The proposal is being reviewed by the Directorate of School Education.
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq also praised a religious competition for children.
About 2,800 boys and girls took part in the event in Srinagar.
He said activities like this can help children learn good character and kindness.
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq supported a proposal for a five-day school week in Jammu and Kashmir.
He said children need time to study, rest, be with family, play and develop healthily.
Education Minister Sakina Itoo said the proposal is under active government consideration.
The proposal has been sent to the Directorate of School Education for review.
Around 2,800 children participated in a Seerah competition at Srinagar’s historic Jama Masjid.
- Who
- Mirwaiz Umar Farooq supported the proposal; Education Minister Sakina Itoo said it is under consideration.
- What
- A proposal to introduce a five-day school week in Jammu and Kashmir is being considered.
- When
- The comments were made on Sunday.
- Where
- The comments were made in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir; the proposal concerns schools across the Union Territory.
- Why
- Mirwaiz Umar Farooq said a shorter school week could support children’s rest, family time, play, mental health and overall wellbeing.
- Proposal
- A five-day school week for schools in Jammu and Kashmir
- Government status
- The proposal is under active consideration
- Reviewing body
- Directorate of School Education
- Supporter
- Mirwaiz Umar Farooq
- Education minister
- Sakina Itoo
- Seerah competition attendance
- Around 2,800 boys and girls
- Competition venue
- Historic Jama Masjid Srinagar