The decision to extend School Winter Vacation comes as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety and well-being of students. Here’s a comprehensive list of districts in UP where schools for students up to Class 8 remain closed.
School Winter Vacation Extension: Amid the cold wave conditions sweeping through North India, several districts in Uttar Pradesh (UP) have extended winter vacations for school students up to Class 8. The decision comes as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety and well-being of students. Schools in various districts will remain closed for students up to Class 8, while higher classes are resuming as scheduled. For Moradabad and Rampur, the school timings for Classes 9 to 12 have been revised, with classes now running from 10 AM to 3 PM. Meanwhile, in Ghaziabad, the district magistrate, Indra Vikram Singh, has notified the extension of winter vacations for students in Classes 1 to 8. Schools in Ghaziabad will remain closed for these classes until January 18.
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School Winter Vacation Extension in UP Districts
Here’s a comprehensive list of districts in UP where schools for students up to Class 8 remain closed:
| District/City | Holiday Till |
|---|---|
| Lucknow | January 17 |
| Badaun | January 17 |
| Moradabad and Rampur | January 16 |
| Sambhal | January 16 |
| Basti | January 15 |
| Bareilly, Kasganj, Sonbhadra | January 15 |
| Shahjahanpur | January 16 |
Schools Reopening in Major UP Cities
From January 15, schools in major districts such as Meerut, Mathura, Kanpur, Agra, Varanasi, Prayagraj, Amethi, Barabanki, Gorakhpur, and Ballia will reopen for all classes.
Telangana School Holidays for Makar Sankranti
In Telangana, the Board of Intermediate Education (BIE) has announced a holiday for all intermediate colleges nationwide in observance of Makar Sankranti. The holidays commenced on January 11 and will continue through January 16, with classes set to resume on January 17.
Jammu and Kashmir School Holidays
In Jammu and Kashmir, the School Education Department has declared extended winter holidays as follows:
- Schools up to Class 5: Closed from December 10, 2024, to February 28, 2025.
- Schools for Classes 6 to 12: Closed from December 16, 2024, to February 28, 2025.
Students are advised to stay updated by contacting their respective schools regarding the holiday schedule.
As winter conditions persist across North India, these extended holidays are crucial to ensuring the safety of students. Parents and students should remain informed about the respective districts' holiday schedules and school reopening dates.
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