Amravati. 08 June (HS): The decision to date of opening

schools for the new academic session, is likely to be taken on June 9. The

Nagpur Bench of Bombay High Court has issued notice to submit its reply to a

public interest litigation filed against State Government decision to open all

schools in Maharashtra on June 15.

In the Vidarbha region of Maharashtra monsoon reaches

a little late. The hot and humid atmosphere in the month of June pose serious

problems for the students and teachers as well. Many students fall unconscious

and even die during the period, particularly during prayers before the starting

the classes. The average temperature in the region is above 40 degree Celsius.

On March 28, the state government has issued a

notification directing the school authorities to conduct classes between 7 am

and 11.45 an. However, in rural area the students walk for 3 to 5 km to attend

the schools. Walking to reach the schools at 7 am and going back at 12 noon

could be difficult for them. The schools conducting classes in two shifts also

face problems all the classes in the morning is difficult. The PIL pleads that

the schools in the Vidarbha region should be opened around 29 June to avoid

problems of the students and the teachers.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Ajay Vasant Mardikar