Punjab Government Schools to Reopen September 9 Following Flood Assessments
Chandigarh – Classes will resume for students at all government schools in Punjab on Tuesday, September 9, Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains announced today. Schools across the state have been closed as August 27 due to heavy rainfall and subsequent flooding.
Bains stated the decision to reopen came after a review of the flood situation. While students return on September 9, teachers are scheduled to report to schools on Monday, September 8, to conduct thorough inspections of buildings and oversee cleaning efforts. These efforts will be supported by local panchayats, municipal councils, and corporations. Any issues identified must be instantly reported to the district’s Deputy Commissioner and the Engineering Department.
Private schools are permitted to reopen for students on September 8, contingent upon guaranteeing student safety and confirming building integrity.
According to a statement posted on X (formerly Twitter) by Minister Bains, “All government, private, and aided schools, colleges, and universities in the state will reopen as usual from tomorrow (Monday). If any school or college is affected by floods, the decision to close it will be made by the respective district’s Deputy Commissioner.”