Haryana Announces Early Summer Vacations Amid Heatwave
Haryana CM Announces Summer Vacations From May 25 to June 30
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Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has announced that all schools in the state will close for summer vacation from May 25 to June 30, 2023, due to an impending heatwave. The decision was made during a meeting with education officials, with revised school timings implemented in Rewari district starting May 20.
- 01The summer vacation was initially scheduled to start on June 1 but has been moved up to May 25.
- 02An orange heatwave alert has been issued by the India Meteorological Department, with temperatures exceeding 45 degrees Celsius in several cities.
- 03School timings in Rewari district have been revised to 7 AM to 12 noon starting May 20, 2023.
- 04Teachers will be prohibited from using mobile phones during school hours to minimize distractions.
- 05The state will introduce 'shramdaan' (voluntary community work) into the school curriculum to foster social responsibility among students.
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Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini announced that all schools in the state will observe summer vacation from May 25 to June 30, 2023, in response to an expected heatwave. This decision was made during a meeting with State Education Department officials on May 20. Originally, the break was set to begin on June 1. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange heatwave alert, reporting temperatures above 45 degrees Celsius in several cities, with Faridkot reaching 47.3 degrees Celsius. In light of the extreme heat, school timings in Rewari district have been adjusted to 7 AM to 12 noon starting May 20. Additionally, the CM emphasized the need for strict discipline in schools, announcing a ban on mobile phone use by teachers during school hours to reduce distractions. Furthermore, Haryana will incorporate 'shramdaan', or voluntary community service, into the school curriculum, promoting activities like cleaning and gardening to instill social responsibility and respect for labor among students.
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The early summer vacation will provide relief to students and families during the extreme heat, while revised school timings aim to ensure student safety and well-being.
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