Bihar Schools, Anganwadis To Reschedule Classes Till Class 5 Amid Heatwave
Official government notification — a formal executive order that operationalises policy decisions. Carries legal weight and specifies rules, dates, exemptions, or procedural requirements.
Summary
Patna, April 20 (IANS) Amid rising temperatures and humid conditions across Bihar, the District Magistrate of Patna, Tyagarajan SM, has issued an order directing all government and private schools, as well as Anganwadi centres, to reschedule academic
Key Facts
Type Notification
Source NDTV - India
Published Tuesday, 21 April 2026
Affected Population ~350 million BPL population, 140 million elderly
Key Numbers
PM-JAY: 55 crore beneficiaries
MGNREGA: Rs 86,000 crore annual outlay
NSAP pensions: 3 crore beneficiaries
Education budget: Rs 1.25 lakh crore (2025-26)
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Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right