A cold wave has swept across North India due to which various state governments have instructed both private and government schools to either temporarily close or adjust the reporting hours for students. The following is a compilation of states, ranging from Uttar Pradesh to Punjab, that have implemented these modifications. On December 28, the Gautam Buddh Nagar administration issued an order directing the closure of all schools in Noida and Greater Noida on Friday and Saturday, December 29 and 30, due to cold weather conditions.
According to PTI, as per the directives issued by the District Magistrate, Gautam Buddh Nagar administration, Maneesh Kumar Verma, considering the dense fog and severe cold conditions, all schools affiliated with various boards including CBSE, ICSE, IB and others, recognized council schools, government schools, and non-government aided schools, will be closed on December 29 and 30. Nevertheless, teachers and other staff members are allowed to adhere to their regular schedules.
In Haryana, the Chief Minister previously declared a 15-day winter break. The CMO declared on the official ‘X’ account that the winter vacation for all government and private schools in Haryana is announced from January 1, 2024 till January 15, 2024. Classes will resume on Tuesday, January 16, 2024.
In Jharkhand, it has been officially announced that all government and private schools are mandated to remain shut from December 26 to December 31, 2023. However, schools have the option to hold classes for 10th and 12th grades if deemed necessary. According to officials of the education department, considering the increasing effect of the cold wave in the state, all government, government-aided and unaided schools, including minority schools, and all private schools will be closed from December 26 to December 31.
