In Buxar, approximately 1,192 headmasters of elementary schools are grappling with a directive from Vikram Virkar, the director of primary education, to conduct parent-teacher seminars on May 30. These seminars, centered on the theme of “Mental Health and Emotional Well-being,” are mandated to take place despite classes for grades up to VIII being suspended due to an ongoing heatwave. The education department has emphasized the need for parental involvement in fostering a supportive home environment for children’s mental health. However, many headmasters have voiced concerns regarding the safety of organizing such gatherings under extreme heat conditions, highlighting the risks to children, parents, and teachers. Some headmasters have proposed postponing the seminars or shifting to online formats to ensure safety. Despite these concerns, education officials maintain that the seminars are crucial for promoting awareness about mental and emotional well-being among children.