Uttarakhand: Bad weather will not become a hindrance in studies, education department has issued new guidelines across the state

Amid the forecast of heavy rains in Uttarakhand, the Education Department has issued guidelines to the officials across the state to take some necessary steps. In this episode, from holidays in schools to giving online classes, the officers have been asked to take as much action as possible. Director General of Education Banshidhar Tiwari has issued an order for that.

Since the onset of monsoon, a series of heavy rains is visible across the state. The Meteorological Department in the state is also forecasting heavy rains in many districts. Therefore, the Education Department has decided to take some necessary steps for the safety of the students in the schools and for this the Director General of Education Banshidhar Tiwari has also issued guidelines to the education officers across the state.

SDM-DBEO will be able to take the decision of school holidays

In the guidelines related to taking necessary steps in the Education Department, the Deputy District Magistrate and the Development Block Education Officer have been asked to review the forecast issued by the Meteorological Department and take a decision for holiday in schools in the development block or district. In this, the Chief Education Officer at his level will be able to order for the holiday of the schools after the approval of the District Officer.

Education of children affected by disaster will be online

Rivers and drains are also in spate due to heavy rains during monsoon, in view of the condition of river drains while reaching the school of children, such children who are at risk of river drains or landslides on their way home, they are given online education facility. Also asked to be given. Instructions have been given not to compulsorily come to schools for such children.

There will be no education in dilapidated schools

Apart from this, instructions have also been given not to teach children in schools which are in dilapidated condition. It has also been asked to ensure security arrangements in schools with dilapidated buildings, landslides near schools and dilapidated roofs. It has been asked not to conduct teaching in such classes. Apart from this, instructions have also been given to give the contact numbers of the parents by the schools, so that whatever decision is taken, information can be given to the parents.