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 issued a notification directing the school authorities to conduct classes between 7 am and 11.45 am. However, in rural areas 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 are 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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