The Uttar Pradesh government has extended summer vacations in schools under the Basic Education Council and recognised institutions till June 24 amid severe heatwave conditions. As per the revised order, schools across Uttar Pradesh will reopen on June 25. The decision, taken under Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, prioritises student safety, health and uniformity in the academic calendar.
Lucknow, Jun 16: The Uttar Pradesh government on Tuesday extended the summer vacation in schools under the Basic Education Council and recognised institutions till June 24 in view of the prevailing heatwave conditions, officials said.
According to an order issued by Basic and Secondary Education Additional Chief Secretary Parth Sarathi Sen Sharma, summer vacations will now be observed from May 20 to June 24 every year, and regular classes will commence from June 25.
The schools opened on Tuesday after the summer vacations but with the fresh orders, it has been extended and will now reopen on June 25, an official statement said.
The decision has been taken under the direction of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, with the government citing children's safety, health and quality education as key priorities amid rising temperatures across the state.
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