Shortage of textbooks roils Kashmir

Srinagar, Dec 24: In a significant policy shift this year, the J & K Government reversed the academic calendar, mandating that all school examinations be concluded in November-December instead of March. While the exams were successfully completed and students promoted to the next classes, a major issue has surfaced: textbooks are unavailable in the market, leaving students and parents in a bind.

Issue will be resolved soon, the Minister for Education, Sakina Itoo, said