Schools in Jammu and Kashmir’s Jammu Division reopened fully today, September 15, 2025, after nearly two weeks of closures due to devastating floods and landslides, welcoming back 1.2 million students with mandatory sanitation and safety audits ordered by the Directorate of School Education. The directive, issued September 10, affects 5,000 institutions, 80% government-run, emphasizing structural checks after August’s calamities damaged 500 schools and displaced 2,000 classrooms, costing ₹500 crore in repairs.
The floods, with 150% excess rains, killed 40 and affected 15,000 families, leading to JKBOSE postponing exams for 1.5 lakh students thrice. Today’s resumption aligns with IMD’s dry forecast till September 12 extended, though light showers risk persists in hilly areas like Doda (60% literacy). Authorities report 70% schools compliant, with NDRF aiding 200 sites. Enrollment stands at 28% GER, below national 27.3%, but NEP 2020’s hybrid models support recovery.
In Doda, unrest from MLA Malik’s arrest delayed local reopenings, but 90% compliance now. Parents urged vigilance, as 27 rainy days last month heightened vector diseases (5,000 cases treated). This step boosts morale amid 23% youth unemployment, with 40% repeaters in bi-annual exams. As Vaishno Devi yatra resumes post-17-day halt (impacting 10 million pilgrims), education’s return signals normalcy in a region rebuilding ₹1,200 crore damages.