Parents Question June 15 Reopening for CBSE Schools in Vidarbha Parents and education groups in Vidarbha are raising concerns about the decision to reopen CBSE schools on June 15, citing adverse weather conditions that pose risks to students' health. The issue gained attention after the Nagpur bench of the Bombay High Court sought a response from the state government regarding the timing of school reopenings in the region. While the court’s inquiry focused on state-run schools, parents and associations are now pushing for similar scrutiny of CBSE institutions, which have historically opened earlier than other schools in the area. The debate centers on the region’s extreme heat, which has led to delays in school reopenings for non-CBSE institutions in Vidarbha. Schools in the region typically start after June 26 due to the scorching temperatures, which are significantly higher than in areas like Konkan and Pune. However, CBSE schools in Nagpur have traditionally reopened earlier, often before June 15. This year, the state government mandated that all Vidarbha schools, including CBSE institutions, align with the rest of Maharashtra by reopening on June 15. Yogesh Pathare, national coordinator of the Jagruk Palak Samiti, highlighted the long-standing issue, noting that government orders issued in 2009 and 2012 explicitly recommended delaying the reopening of schools in Vidarbha to avoid the harsh summer heat. These directives, he argued, were ignored, placing students at risk of health complications. Pathare emphasized that the climate in Vidarbha is distinct from other parts of Maharashtra, yet the decision to reopen early continues to disregard these conditions.#bombay_high_court #nagpur_bench #vidarbha #jagruk_palak_samiti #csswa
