Following demand for winter vacation extension due to prevailing cold condition in northern part of Chhattisgarh, Surajpur and other district collectors ordered further extension of school holidays till January 4.
In Capital city Raipur also, the schools announced the change of timing by delaying the school commencement timing in the morning shift.
The most affected regions are Ambikapur, Surajpur, Koriya, Balrampur and Jashpur districts situated in northern part of Chhattisgarh, where the stored water is turning into ice overnight.
As per information, food and civil supplies minister Amarjeet Baghat strongly advocated for extending the school winter vacation and he directed the Sarguja Commissioner to make necessary arrangement for the same. He also directed the Commissioner to ensure bonfire at different places of key cities. He had demanded to extend the holiday till January 5.
As per the order issued, the holiday has been extended to January 4. January 5 being Sunday, the government educational institutions will now open on January 6. The administration stated that keeping in view of prevailing conditions and health of children, the decision has been taken.