Government Schools in Bihar Cancel Holiday Reduction
The Education Department in Bihar has canceled the reduction of holidays in government schools following opposition from various stakeholders. The decision was made due to strong displeasure from teachers and widespread protests against the reduced holiday schedule. The department issued a cancellation order on Monday evening, stating that the holiday table issued for state primary, secondary, and higher secondary schools is revoked with immediate effect.
Reduction from 23 to 11 Holidays
The Education Department had initially reduced the holidays of government schools from 23 days to 11 days on August 29. A new holiday table was introduced, which included cutting holidays for Durga Puja and other festivals. The revised schedule declared holidays only between September 6 and December 25, significantly reducing the number of days off.
The holidays that remained on the revised schedule included Chehallum on September 6, Anant Chaturdashi and Hazrat Mohammad Saheb’s birthday on September 28, Gandhi Jayanti on October 2, Durga Puja on October 22-24, Diwali on November 12, Chitragupta Puja and Bhaiyaduj on November 15, Chhath on November 19-20, and Christmas holiday on December 25.
Protests from teachers, parents, and political parties against the holiday reduction forced the Education Department to reconsider. The decision to cancel the reduction aims to address the concerns raised and ensure a conducive learning environment for students.
News Summary:
- The Education Department in Bihar cancels the reduction of holidays in government schools following widespread opposition.
- The holiday table issued for state primary, secondary, and higher secondary schools is revoked with immediate effect.
- The holidays of government schools were reduced from 23 days to 11 days, upsetting teachers and parents.
- Protests from various stakeholders, including political parties, led to the cancellation of the holiday reduction.
