Published On: 21-05-2024
The Punjab government has decided to extend the summer vacation for schools in the state until June 30. This decision follows a prediction by the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) of an intense heat wave affecting parts of Punjab, Delhi, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Rajasthan, and some regions of Gujarat on May 18. The new summer vacation period for Punjab schools will be from May 21 to June 30.
In response to warnings of an intense heat wave from the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), the Punjab government has decided to extend the summer vacation for all schools, including government, aided, and non-aided institutions. Schools will be closed from tomorrow, May 21, until June 30.
On Sunday, the Punjab government issued an advisory recommending that schools operate between 7:00 AM and 12:00 PM. However, this decision was revised on Tuesday, with schools now remaining closed due to extreme temperatures.
According to Kamal Kishor Yadav, secretary of the state education department, the decision to advance summer vacations was made in response to the IMDs orange alert for severe heat waves in the state. Feedback from various districts highlighted the difficulties faced by students due to the extreme weather, prompting the government to take this precautionary measure. Schools initially scheduled to begin their summer vacations on June 1 will now start earlier.
Previously, the Rajasthan government also declared summer vacations for its students from May 17 to June 30, warning schools against holding any extra classes during this period.
1. When will Punjab schools be closed for summer vacation?
2. Why has the Punjab government decided to extend the summer vacation?
3. Which schools are affected by this decision?
4. What was the original advisory regarding school timings?
5. Who announced the change in the summer vacation schedule?
6. Are other states affected by similar measures?
7. Will there be any extra classes during the summer vacation period?