Like other states of the country, the scorching heat has created havoc in Madhya Pradesh too. According to the Meteorological Department, heat wave and extreme heat are likely to continue till the end of April. Another state government is advising people not to go out of the house in the afternoon by giving wide publicity to protect themselves from the heat., On the other hand, due to the orders of the same governments, schools continue to operate in the month of April every year. Children from nursery to class 12th are seen returning home from school in the scorching afternoon.
Governments may change school timings to afternoon 12 Issues instructions to limit till 00:00, But the real problem is much more serious than this. Most of the middle and lower class children walk, Come to school by bicycle or auto. In rural areas, many children have to cover distances of several kilometres. In a situation when schools are closed in the afternoon 12 happens after o’clock, Then it takes one and a half to two hours for the children to reach their home., Which is the hottest and most dangerous time of the day. During this period, due to heat wave and strong sunlight, the health of children can be seriously affected.
Especially the situation of students coming from rural and remote areas is even more worrying. To save them from this extreme heat, the state governments should think seriously. If the operation of schools starts from the month of June, So children can get relief from the heat to a great extent. At present the effect of environmental imbalance is also clearly visible. Due to indiscriminate exploitation of nature by humans, the heat wave is increasing every year. Even areas previously considered cold, There too, the need for coolers and ACs is now being felt.
In such a situation, state governments across the country should start the academic session. 1 instead of april 1 Seriously consider doing it from June. This decision will not only be practical, Rather, it will also prove to be extremely important from the health point of view of children and teachers. Therefore, keeping in mind the increasing heat every year, the government should take a decision on changing the timing of the new academic session and 1 Steps should be taken towards opening schools from June. This will be a sensitive and far-sighted initiative in the interest of students and parents.
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