Centre Issues Guidelines for Schools As Blistering Heat Sizzles Parts of India

New Delhi: As blistering heat sizzles part of the country, the Ministry of Education on Wednesday released fresh guidelines for schools. According to the order issued by the ministry, schools have been asked to relax uniforms, and modify school timings, among other regulations.Also Read – Viral Video: Wedding Guests Get Desi Jugaad For AC As a Cool Welcome, Netizens Are Amused. Watch

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Here are the Guidelines Released by the Education Ministry

• Schools may relax norms about uniforms
• Canvas shoes may be allowed instead of leather ones.
• Schools should ensure that fans are functional
• Schools may arrange for power backup
• Revise school timings, and restrict outdoor activities
• Stock ORS and glucose sachets, and constantly motivate children
• Closing schools due to the heatwave is not an option as offline classes have started from the new session

To recall, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had earlier directed officials to take steps to reduce deaths due to heat waves and fires, adding that response time to such incidents should be minimal.

He had chaired a review meeting on preparations for heatwave management and monsoon preparedness Delhi, Modi called for regular fire safety audits of hospitals in view of rising temperatures and taking steps to reduce vulnerability of forests against fire hazards.

PM Modi called upon the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) to develop its deployment plan in flood-affected states. “Active use of social media for sensitization of communities has to be widely adopted,” the Prime Minister said according to the statement.