Rajasthan schools up to Class 8 to be closed till January 13

Rajasthan School Closed News: The timings of teachers and other examinations scheduled during the period till January 13 will remain the same.

Rajasthan has announced closure of schools till January 13 (Express Photo by Gajendra Yadav/ representative)

Rajasthan government has announced winter break for primary school students. Schools in Rajasthan will remain closed amid the prevailing cold weather conditions till January 13, 2024. The decision to keep the schools closed for Rajasthan students of Kindergarten to Class 8 will be applicable to both private and public schools.

In view of the increasing severity of winter, academic work in Rajasthan government, non-government aided and private schools till Class 8 have been ordered to halt till January 13, a government statement said. The academic functions for these classes will resume thereafter.

The timings of teachers and other examinations scheduled during the period till January 13 will remain the same. Action will be taken as per rules against government and private schools that disobey the instructions, the government statement added.

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