Odisha Declares Early School Summer Vacation Amid Heat Wave Concerns

Odisha's Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has announced early summer vacations for schools starting April 27 due to a prevailing heat wave. This decision follows recommendations from the School and Mass Education Department. Despite the vacation, examinations, census, and official activities will proceed as scheduled. OSEPA will conduct a Summer Learning Programme for students from Shishu Vatika to class 8 to ensure continued learning.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Bhubaneswar | Updated: 24-04-2026 21:04 IST | Created: 24-04-2026 21:04 IST
Odisha Declares Early School Summer Vacation Amid Heat Wave Concerns
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Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi declared an early summer vacation for schools starting April 27, citing current heat wave conditions.

The decision was made on the School and Mass Education Department's recommendation, though exams and official activities will continue as planned.

The Odisha School Education Programme Authority has initiated a Summer Learning Programme for students in government schools, ensuring learning continuity through assignments and audio-visual materials.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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