Jharkhand Closes Schools Till Jan 13 Amid Severe Cold

KG to Class 8 Schools Shut Due to Weather Concerns in Jharkhand

Key Points:

• Jharkhand schools for KG to Class 8 to remain closed till January 13.

• Order applies to government, aided, and private schools.

• Teachers directed to continue academic duties during closure.

RANCHI – The Jharkhand government has announced the closure of schools for classes from kindergarten to Class 8 across the state until January 13, 2025, in light of severe cold conditions.

The directive affects all categories of schools, including government-run, aided, and private institutions.

During the closure, teachers in government and aided schools, including those in primary and upper primary sections, are required to report to work and carry out their academic and administrative responsibilities as usual.

The government has emphasized completing tasks related to updating student data under schemes like UDISE+ and APAAR ID generation for the academic year 2024–2025.

Government Mandate Details

The closure, ordered on January 4, 2025, specifies that while classes will remain suspended, schools must continue administrative activities, such as APAAR ID Generation, household surveys and data collection.

Teachers have been directed to ensure the smooth progress of these activities and maintain readiness for normal academic operations after the reopening.

Further Instructions

The Joint Secretary, Nand Kishore Lal, has issued the order, ensuring its implementation across all districts.

Officials have been instructed to monitor the situation and take necessary measures to address any issues arising during this period.