Nagpur: To counteract increasing temperatures and the looming danger of heatwaves, the Maharashtra Government has instructed all schools in the State to function between 7.00 am and 11.15 am. The order, made by the State’s Primary and Secondary Education Department is applicable to all schools, regardless of their medium or management.
The decision is intended to safeguard students against scorching heat and follows calls from multiple organisations for schools to move lessons to cooler early morning hours. The government order focuses on equality in school timing to guarantee students’ safety.
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Apart from the alteration of schedule, schools have been directed to implement precautionary practices aimed at protecting students. These include making sure that classroom fans are in good working condition, distributing cool drinking water, and advising students on how to prevent heat-related illnesses.
Schools have also been banned from taking classes in open areas and have been urged to encourage the uptake of seasonal fruits and vegetables for water intake.
This safety measure on the part of the Maharashtra state is a demonstration of increasing awareness of the threat of extreme weather conditions to children’s health. The schools are advised to stick rigidly to the guidelines for minimizing heat hazard and providing safety for learning.
