Bihar Education Department reduces number of holidays in schools
The Education Department of Bihar has announced a reduction in the number of holidays in schools from September to December. The new decree, issued by KK Pathak, Additional Chief Secretary of the department, states that Raksha Bandhan will no longer be observed as a holiday. Previously, August 31 was declared a holiday in secondary and higher secondary schools. The total number of holidays during this period has been reduced from 23 to 11.
Reduction in holidays for festivals
Under the new calendar, there will be a three-day holiday for Durga Puja instead of the previous six days, as Sundays have been added. Additionally, the holiday period from November 13 to November 21, covering Diwali to Chhath Puja, has been revised. According to the new calendar, there will be a holiday on November 12 for Diwali, November 15 for Chitragupta Puja, and November 19 and 20 for Chhath Puja.
Adherence to educational regulations
The Education Department has referred to the provisions of the Right to Education Act 2009, which mandates at least 200 working days for classes I to V and at least 220 days for classes VI to VIII. The reduction in holidays aims to ensure that these minimum requirements are met.
Teacher from Madwan appreciated by Prime Minister for idea on examination
Vivek Kumar, a teacher at Gavsara Mushar upgraded middle school in Madwan block of Muzaffarpur, has been praised by Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his idea on the topic of examination. Kumar received a letter from the Prime Minister’s office commending his thoughts on the subject of Pariksha Pe Charcha (discussion on examination).
Prime Minister’s praise for Vivek Kumar
The letter, signed by the Prime Minister, acknowledges Kumar’s commendable thoughts and highlights the role of teachers as guiding lights in students’ lives. The positive and confident attitude of teachers like Kumar reflects in the personality of students and helps them achieve their dreams.
Congratulations from fellow teachers
The teachers in the block have congratulated Vivek Kumar for his idea being appreciated by the Prime Minister. They believe that his recognition reflects the importance of teachers in shaping students’ lives.
News Summary:
- The Bihar Education Department has reduced the number of holidays in schools from September to December, with Raksha Bandhan no longer observed as a holiday.
- A three-day holiday for Durga Puja has been introduced instead of the previous six-day holiday, by adding Sundays.
- November 12, 15, 19, and 20 have been declared holidays for Diwali, Chitragupta Puja, and Chhath Puja, respectively.
- The reduction in holidays aims to comply with the minimum working day requirements set by the Right to Education Act 2009.
- Vivek Kumar, a teacher from Madwan, has been praised by Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his idea on the topic of examination.
- The Prime Minister’s office commended Kumar’s thoughts and highlighted the role of teachers in students’ lives.
- Fellow teachers have congratulated Kumar for his idea being recognized by the Prime Minister.
