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Ever Studied At A Seasonal School?

September 13, 2023 07:46 IST

Students from the nomadic Bakerwal community attend a seasonal school in the mountains of Tosa Maidan in Kashmir.

The seasonal school -- locally known as Bohaks -- is conducted for six months of the summer.

High altitude Tosa Maidan in Budgam district is located approximately 75 km from Srinagar.

 

IMAGE: The students at roll call. All photographs: Umar Ganie for Rediff.com

 

IMAGE: Students attend assembly on a chilly morning.

 

IMAGE: Time for PT.

 

IMAGE: Learning in a makeshift tent class.

 

IMAGE: Personal attention is must.

 

IMAGE: Student enjoy a game of volleyball.

 

IMAGE: Cricketers in the making.

 

IMAGE: A fence protects the school.

 

Photographs curated by Manisha Kotian/Rediff.com
Feature Presentation: Ashish Narsale/Rediff.com

UMAR GANIE