Goa Schools, Colleges To Be Closed On June 10 Due To Extreme Heat

The Directorate of Education in Goa has issued a circular to close down all educational institutions on June 10.

Closure of Schools aims to ensure the well-being and safety of students, staff, and faculty members. ( Image Source :getty )

The Directorate of Education, Goa has issued a circular announcing the closure of all institutions on June 10. This decision has been taken due to the extreme heat and the delay of the monsoon season in the state. The closure aims to ensure the well-being and safety of students, staff, and faculty members. "Due to extreme heat and delay of the monsoons in the state, it is decided by the competent authority to close down all institutions on 10/06/2023. All the heads of Govt/Govt aided/unaided primary/middle/secondary/higher secondary and special schools are hereby requested to compensate for the academic loss in future, if any," reads the circular.

Due to intense heat on Friday, several schools took the decision to dismiss students earlier than their scheduled time. This decision was made in consideration of the well-being of the students, as parents expressed concerns about their children's safety in the extreme temperatures and the delay in the arrival of rains. 

Earlier, the National Student's Union of India (NSUI) Goa unit made an appeal to the Directorate of Education (DoE) to postpone ongoing school classes for a week. Naushad Chowdhari, the President of the NSUI Goa Unit, emphasized that the current weather conditions in Goa, combined with the delayed onset of monsoon, are causing discomfort and potential health risks for students.

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