Bhubaneswar, March 30: The Odisha government today decided to reschedule the timing classes between Class-I to Class XII to mitigate the heat wave situation in the state.
The school timing for Class-I to CIass-XII has been rescheduled from 6 30 A.M to 10.30 AM with immediate effect.
School and Mass Education secretary Shalini Pandit has written a letter to the all district collectors in this regard.
Pandit also instructed to ensure the availability of drinking water in all schools. If needed, tube wells within school campuses should be repaired to maintain an uninterrupted water supply.
Schools have also been asked to stock sufficient ORS packets and provide them to students and staff as required.
To protect students from heat-related illnesses, outdoor activities should be restricted to prevent direct exposure to extreme temperatures. Parents must also be sensitised to ensure children carry water bottles to school, with awareness initiatives being conducted on the same.
