Gautam Buddh Nagar is reeling under an intense heatwave, prompting authorities to revise school timings abruptly. A Sunday night circular from the Basic Education Office stipulates that all primary schools, government-aided institutions, and boards like CBSE and UP Board must now run from 7:30 AM to 12:30 PM. This measure, endorsed by the District Magistrate, is designed to shield children from life-threatening heat conditions.
Tragically, the late issuance backfired. By Monday morning, the memo hadn’t reached most schools, leading to operational mayhem. Students arrived per old schedules, while perplexed principals scrambled for clarity.
‘Nobody informed us via call, message, or app,’ vented a father juggling work and childcare. ‘The administration dropped the ball, putting our little ones at risk in 45-degree Celsius heat.’ Similar sentiments echoed across parent forums.
Distributed to a wide array of officials—from tehsildars to school inspectors—the order prioritizes student safety amid rising temperatures. But glaring gaps in the delivery chain exposed systemic flaws.
Meteorologists warn of prolonged heat spells, making proactive enforcement critical. Calls are growing for digital notifications to preempt such confusion, allowing families to plan effectively. Until then, Gautam Buddh Nagar’s education sector grapples with the harsh realities of climate extremes.
