Lucknow, June 17 -- After reopening the schools on Tuesday, the Uttar Pradesh Basic Education Department has revised the summer vacation period for schools operating under the control of and recognised by the Basic Education Council. An order regarding this has been issued by Partha Sarthi Sen Sharma, additional chief secretary, Basic Education and Secondary Education Departments. According to the order, the summer vacation will now continue till June 24 each year and regular classroom teaching will commence on June 25. This arrangement will be effective from the year 2026. Previously, the vacation period was from May 20 to June 15. In recent years, district magistrates often had to extend the holidays due to heatwaves; considering this, the government has taken this decision to ensure uniformity across the state. To ensure a smooth resumption of academic activities after the summer break, all teachers, Shiksha Mitras (para-teachers), instructors, and non-teaching staff must be present at school on June 22, 23, and 24. Special events mark reopening Meanwhile, special events were carried out to greet the students on the first day of the new academic session. At some places, they were greeted with tilak (vermilion and sandalwood paste marks), while in others, they were welcomed with a shower of flower petals and sweets. Under the 'School Chalein Hum' (Let's Go to School) campaign, special focus was placed on increasing enrollment, ensuring regular attendance, and accelerating the teaching-learning process, spokesperson said....