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Assam Schools Reopening Decision to Be Made by Districts After Floods
Assam has had big floods that damaged many schools.
The state’s Education Minister, Ranoj Pegu, said that the final decision about whether schools can open again will be made by each district’s local leaders.
These leaders will look at how bad the damage is and whether it’s safe to go back to class.
Most schools and colleges are not ready yet, but a few might reopen.
The state is waiting for the districts to decide before classes start on August 1.
Assam Education Minister Ranoj Pegu says school reopening after August 1 will be decided by district administrations.
District Deputy Commissioners will assess local conditions and decide if schools can reopen.
Preliminary reports indicate most schools and colleges are not ready to resume classes due to flood damage.
The Education Department has consulted all district DCs and gathered reports on institutional conditions.
Floods in Upper Assam have damaged infrastructure, disrupting life and education for thousands.
- Who
- Assam Education Minister Ranoj Pegu
- What
- Decision on reopening schools after floods
- Where
- Upper Assam districts, Assam, India
- When
- After the summer vacation on August 1, 2024
- Why
- Flood damage and safety concerns
Key facts
- Decision authority
- District administrations
- Affected area
- Upper Assam districts
- Flood impact
- Damage to schools and colleges
- Reopening date
- August 1, 2024
- Education Minister
- Ranoj Pegu
Quotes
Ranoj Pegu, Assam Education Minister
Assam Education Minister
“This is a decision‑making matter related to a natural calamity. In such situations, the highest authority to take decisions rests with the district administration. Therefore, the Deputy Commissioners will decide whether schools can reopen in their districts.”
thehansindia.com
“Initial reports suggest that barring a few schools, the majority of schools and even colleges are not in a position to restart classes. Nevertheless, I have left the matter to the district level for an appropriate decision.”
thehansindia.com
Sources
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