Escalating temperatures and scorching heat conditions across Assam have prompted administrative action in Bongaigaon district, where local authorities have restructured operational hours for academic institutions. The strategic adjustment aims to limit prolonged thermal exposure for young learners and teaching faculty during peak afternoon hours, moving daily routines to cooler early morning slots.
New Daily Schedule Across School Levels
Under the freshly notified directive, all learning centers will open their gates for morning classes starting at 7:30 am. Dismissal times have been strategically staggered based on academic divisions to ensure student safety before peak solar intensity sets in
- Lower Primary (Up to Class V): Operates from 7:30 am until 11:30 am.
- Upper Primary (Classes VI to VIII): Runs from 7:30 am to 12:00 pm.
- Secondary and Senior Secondary (Classes IX to XII): Functions from 7:30 am to 12:30 pm.
This revised schedule applies uniformly across all educational setups within the district, encompassing government institutions, provincialized establishments, self-financed entities, and private schools.
Official Directives and Student Welfare Measures
The operational mandate was formally issued by Pallavi Medhi, holding dual responsibility as the Inspector of Schools for Bongaigaon District Circle and In-Charge District Elementary Education Officer. The directive takes effect immediately and remains active until further notice.
Beyond modified classroom hours, administrative guidelines specify strict precautionary protocols for campus operations. Institutional leaders must restrict morning assemblies to shaded campus zones and strictly halt all outdoor athletic activities during periods of severe heat. To further alleviate physical discomfort, educational facilities are authorized to grant relaxations in mandatory dress codes, enabling children to attend classes in lighter, weather-appropriate attire.
