In Bhubaneswar, Odisha, summer vacations for schools commenced on Monday, leading to the launch of a new summer learning program by the state's school and mass education department. This initiative, aimed at students from Sishu Vatika to Class VIII, marks a shift from traditional holiday homework to a more engaging format that includes videos and storyboards. Parents will receive educational materials via WhatsApp, enhancing their involvement in their children's learning process. The program seeks to maintain academic momentum and address learning gaps during the break. Content will be delivered based on grade levels: weekly for Sishu Vatika, bi-weekly for Classes I to III, and thrice weekly for Classes IV to VIII. Subjects covered include Odia, Mathematics, Environmental Studies, English, Social Science, and Science, tailored to each grade. Additionally, the school department has postponed the first parent-teacher meeting of the new academic session, originally set for April 30, due to the early start of summer vacations.