Kolkata, May 13 -- The West Bengal government on Wednesday extended the ongoing summer vacation in all government schools across the state till May 31 in view of the prevailing heatwave conditions, an education department official said.
The decision will be applicable to primary, secondary and higher secondary institutions, except those located in hill areas. According to the revised schedule, the summer vacation, which began on May 11, will now continue for a total of 21 days, with schools set to reopen on June 1.
Meanwhile, an order has been issued to schools in the state to include the song Vande Mataram in morning prayers, in addition to the Indian national anthem Jana Gana Mana as well as Banglar Mati and Banglar Jol.
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