New Delhi: The Telangana government on Monday announced that all schools in the state will have reduced working hours from today (March 15) Wednesday, possibly in preparation for the coming heat, with the temperature in Hyderabad already touching 36-38 degrees Celsius. Is. In the circular of the Director of School Education, Regional Joint Directors and District Education Officers have been ordered to conduct half-day sessions starting from March 15 till April 24. Schools will now open at 8 am and close at 12.30 pm. served at 12:30 pm
The order applies to all schools under government, government-aided and private management, including primary, upper primary and high schools. The officials were charged with informing the schools about the order and monitoring its implementation. ALSO READ: India braces for heat wave, here’s how to stay safe
An official notification from the directorate of school education said, “All Regional Joint Directors of School Education and District Education Officers of the state are informed that the half-day scheme starting from March 15 will continue till April 24, 2023, the last working day.” ” said on Monday. ALSO READ: Hotter summer likely in 2023; Temperatures above normal in most parts of North India, says IMD
The half-day schools will start from March 15 till April 24, the last working day of the academic year 2022-23. Schools under all management will open from 8 am to 12:30 pm and mid-day meal will be provided at 12:30 pm: Director, School Education,… https://t.co/2fqqtrKGxz pic.twitter.com/FTi2TAfs0I– ANI (@ANI) March 15, 2023
In addition, specific sessions will be maintained for Class 10 students to prepare for the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) examinations in April 2023. As per the announcement, the schools acting as SSC exam centers will remain open from 1 pm to 5 pm.