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In fact, the Raj Bhavan has written a letter to Chief Secretary Brajesh Mehrotra on Monday (May 20) regarding extending the summer vacation period in government schools in the state till the first week of June. On the instructions of Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, his Principal Secretary Robert L Chongthu has written this letter to the Chief Secretary which came to light on Tuesday (May 21). After this letter, Additional Chief Secretary of the Education Department KK Pathak may have to consider going on leave.
What is written in the issued letter?
This letter written on Monday said, “According to the information received, the summer vacation in schools was fixed by the Education Department till May 15, 2024 only. Due to the scorching heat in the state and the opening of schools, the health of the children is being adversely affected. Information about its effect is being received. The Governor has requested to extend it due to the scorching heat in the state and its adverse effect on the health of the children.”
It further reads, “It is requested that the summer vacation of the schools in the state be extended till the first week of June 2024, so that the children studying in the schools, parents and teachers can get relief from the problems caused by the scorching heat.”
Let us tell you that schools are opening from 16 May. In such a situation, after this letter from the Raj Bhavan, it will have to be seen once again what decision the Additional Chief Secretary of the Education Department KK Pathak takes. Even before this, a situation of conflict has been seen between the Raj Bhavan and the Education Department.
