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Assam leaves school reopening decision to district administrations
Assam Education Minister Ranoj Pegu said on Thursday that district administrations will decide whether to reopen schools in flood-affected areas on August 1, the scheduled end of summer vacation. The minister stated…
Assam Education Minister Ranoj Pegu said on Thursday that district administrations will decide whether to reopen schools in flood-affected areas on August 1, the scheduled end of summer vacation. The minister stated that the Education Department has consulted Deputy Commissioners of all districts and sought reports on the condition of educational institutions after recent floods severely affected several Upper Assam districts.
Pegu said preliminary reports indicate that, barring a few schools, most educational institutions including colleges are not in a position to resume classes. He stressed that the decision falls under the jurisdiction of district administrations as it concerns natural disaster management. Deputy Commissioners will assess local ground conditions before allowing schools to reopen.
Indian Opinion Analysis
Floods have disrupted normal life across Upper Assam for weeks, damaging roads and buildings beyond schools. The state government typically relies on district disaster management authorities for such calls, as they monitor real-time water levels and road access. The key factor now is how quickly floodwaters recede and whether temporary shelters still house displaced families. With the academic calendar already compressed, any further delay will require the education department to adjust the syllabus or extend the school year. Parents and teachers will watch the district-level assessments in the coming days for a clearer reopening timeline.
Source: thehansindia.com
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