CBSE Schools in Nagpur Plan Early Reopening Amid Summer Heat Concerns Some CBSE schools in Nagpur are considering reopening on June 1, during the peak of the summer heat, which has raised concerns about the safety of students exposed to extreme temperatures. While the decision remains "proposed" and primarily affects Classes 9 and 10, it comes as temperatures in the city already exceed 45 degrees Celsius. Weather forecasters have warned that intense dry heat is expected to persist for at least a week, complicating the timing of the reopening. The state of Maharashtra’s guidelines for schools in Vidarbha region mandate reopening only after June 26, a measure designed to protect students from the region’s harsh summer conditions. This norm applies to districts including Nagpur, Chandrapur, Wardha, Bhandara, and Gadchiroli. However, CBSE schools have historically defied this rule, typically reopening around June 15. This year, the debate over an early reopening sparked a legal intervention, though it did not directly impact CBSE institutions. When state board schools were scheduled to reopen on June 15, teachers’ associations filed a petition with the Nagpur bench of the Bombay High Court. The court questioned the logic of reopening during a heatwave and ordered a delay, effectively halting the state board’s plans. CBSE schools, however, were not part of this petition and remain outside its scope. The state education department has consistently stated it does not interfere with the academic calendars of other boards, effectively granting CBSE institutions autonomy in setting their reopening dates. An education official, who requested anonymity, noted, “We have to follow the rules. Earlier, our own department said reopen schools in Vidarbha on June 15 itself, so we had to obey.#nagpur #maharashtra #bombay_high_court #vidarbha #cbse_schools
