Bhubaneswar, 24 April (H.S.): Amid intensifying heatwave conditions across the state, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has announced early summer vacation for schools, prioritizing the safety and well-being of students.

Approving a proposal from the School and Mass Education Department, the Chief Minister directed that all government, government-aided, and private schools across the state will remain closed from April 27. The decision comes in response to rising temperatures and the adverse impact of extreme heat on students’ health.

However, the government clarified that previously scheduled examinations, census-related duties, and other administrative work will continue as planned without disruption.

The move has been widely welcomed by parents and members of the education community, who view it as a timely relief measure amid the ongoing heatwave. Over the past several days, temperatures across Odisha have surged significantly, with many regions experiencing severe heatwave conditions.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Monalisa Panda