In view of heatwave conditions, the Maharashtra government on Thursday announced early summer vacation for primary, middle, and higher secondary schools of the State Board from April 21, 2023. Heatwave: govt announced school holiday till June 15.
Schools of other boards can take decision about closure after considering their curriculum and activities, said the order issued by the School Education Department. Except for Vidarbha, schools in the state will reopen on June 15. Those in Vidarbha will restart from June 30, the order added.
The order to close the schools comes as many people have lost their lives due to teh extreme heatwave conditions prevailing in the state. The Order, however, is limited to only the schools affiliated to the Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education, MSBSHSE.
The schools affiliated to CBSE and other boards in the state may take actions independently. While the Maharashtra Government has not asked other board schools to be closed, it is likely that both CBSE and ICSE boards operating many schools in the state might decide to follow suit.
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Meanwhile, IMD has predicted the heat wave conditions to prevail throughout the weak with a dry spell. The temperatures are already soaring above 45 degrees in many parts of the state. In an unfortunate incident, as many as 14 people lost their lives due to exposure.
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