Classes on Holidays, Free Textbooks: Gujarat's Learning Curve After Floods
Gujarat schools remain closed on holidays due to floods, but the government allows them to open on public holidays to meet 120 working days in the first semester. Textbooks are being distributed to affected schools.
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Gujarat schools are reopening on holidays to meet mandatory 120 working days in the first semester after floods caused by heavy rains in July. Textbooks are being provided free of charge to all schools.
Gujarat schools are reopening on holidays to make up for lost time due to floods. The government is giving free textbooks to all schools to help continue education.
Analysis
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Key points
- Gujarat schools are reopening on holidays to meet mandatory 120 working days in the first semester.
- The Gujarat State School Textbook Board is providing textbooks free of charge to all schools.
- Parents have been supportive of sending children to school on holidays.
With the schools reopening and textbooks provided, students can continue their education without missing too many days. The government's efforts will help ensure that children do not fall behind in their studies.
If the floods cause further damage or if the government does not provide adequate support, students may still miss important lessons and fall behind in their studies.
