The Uttar Pradesh government has extended the summer vacation in schools under the Basic Education Council and recognised institutions till June 24, as parts of the state continue to experience intense heatwave conditions. The decision comes amid rising temperatures across several districts, with authorities prioritising student safety and health during the extreme weather spell.
According to an official order issued by Basic and Secondary Education Additional Chief Secretary Parth Sarathi Sen Sharma, summer vacations will now be observed annually from May 20 to June 24. Regular academic classes across government and recognised schools will resume from June 25, marking the formal start of the new academic session for students after the extended break.
The state government said the decision has been taken under the direction of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, with a focus on safeguarding children from heat-related risks. Officials noted that the prolonged heatwave conditions in Uttar Pradesh have made it necessary to adjust the academic calendar to ensure students are not exposed to unsafe outdoor temperatures during school hours.
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Authorities also stated that the revised schedule is intended to bring uniformity across the state’s academic calendar. By fixing a standard vacation period, the government aims to reduce the need for repeated district-level extensions of school holidays, which were previously issued in response to fluctuating weather conditions during peak summer months.
As part of the transition to the new academic session, teachers, instructors, shiksha mitras, and non-teaching staff have been instructed to report to schools between June 22 and June 24. This period will be used to complete preparatory work for reopening, including administrative arrangements, classroom readiness, and academic planning for the upcoming term.
With schools set to reopen on June 25, education authorities have urged institutions to ensure smooth resumption of classes while continuing to follow safety precautions where necessary. The move is expected to help balance academic continuity with health considerations as the state continues to face high temperatures in several regions.
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