The Directorate of School Education, Jammu, has directed that no government or private school shall commence offline classes without obtaining a valid structural safety certificate. The order, issued on September 9, 2025, mandates school heads and management committees to conduct a comprehensive safety audit of school buildings and submit reports to the authorities. If a school is already structurally safe, a formal undertaking must be furnished before resuming classes. The directive comes in the wake of recent heavy rains and floods that raised safety concerns. Authorities emphasize this measure as essential to safeguard students, ensuring schools reopen only after meeting safety standards.
