Archive · 12 Jun 2025
Kerala Discusses School Timings Amid Madrassa Concerns
The Kerala government is open to discussing new school times because some people are worried about the impact on religious schools.
A Muslim scholar, Jifri Muthukoya Thangal, raised concerns about the new schedule and how it might affect students attending madrassas.
The government said it will listen and might make changes if needed.
The new school times are a little longer, except on Fridays.
These changes came about because of a court order, not a decision made by the government.
The government wants to make sure everyone can go to school without any problems.
Kerala government is open to discussing concerns about new school timings.
Jifri Muthukoya Thangal of Samastha raised concerns about the impact on madrassa education.
The revised timings extend the school day by 15 minutes, except on Fridays.
General Education Minister V Sivankutty stated the government will consider changes if needed.
The changes follow a court directive and a commission’s decision.
- Who
- The Kerala government and Jifri Muthukoya Thangal are involved.
- What
- The Kerala government is willing to discuss new school timings.
- When
- The announcement was made on Wednesday.
- Where
- Kerala
- Why
- Concerns were raised about the impact of new school timings on madrassa education.
Government View
Concerned Parties View
Impact on Madrassa Education
Government View
The government is open to discussing the new timings and making changes if necessary.
Concerned Parties View
Concerns exist that the timings could affect students attending madrassas.
- Government
- Kerala
- Minister
- V Sivankutty
- Concern Raised By
- Jifri Muthukoya Thangal
- Issue
- New school timings
- Affected Group
- Madrassa students
- Reason for Timings
- Court directive and a commission’s decision
