Punjab Schools Start at 10am to Protect Kids from Cold
Punjab is giving students a safer, warmer start to their school day by pushing back start times until 10am during an intense cold wave. The change protects nearly every student in the state from dangerous morning fog and freezing temperatures.
Millions of students across Punjab can sleep in a little longer this week, and it might just keep them safer.
The Punjab education department announced Thursday that all schools in the state will start at 10am instead of their usual early morning times. The change affects every government, private, and aided school through January 21.
Primary students in grades up to 5 will attend school from 10am to 3pm. Middle, high, and senior secondary students will go from 10am to 3:20pm.
Education Secretary Anindita Mitra made the decision after intense fog and a brutal cold wave gripped the state. Morning temperatures have been dangerously low, and thick fog has reduced visibility on roads where children walk or ride to school.
Schools just reopened on January 14 after an extended winter break that lasted from December 24 through January 13. Officials had already extended that break twice because of the extreme cold conditions.
The new schedule gives the sun time to burn off the morning fog and warm the air before children leave home. It also means families don't have to choose between sending kids to school in unsafe conditions or keeping them home and missing class.
Why This Inspires
When weather turns dangerous, it's easy to just cancel school and call it a day. Punjab chose a smarter path that keeps learning going while putting student safety first.
The quick policy change shows what's possible when officials listen to real conditions on the ground. Parents get peace of mind knowing their children won't be walking to school in freezing darkness or blinding fog.
The adjusted schedule runs through January 21, giving officials time to reassess as weather conditions change. If the cold wave continues, they can extend the new hours. If it warms up, students can return to normal schedules.
Punjab's approach turns a weather challenge into a workable solution that serves everyone. Students stay safe, parents worry less, and learning continues without major disruption.
Based on reporting by Indian Express
This story was written by BrightWire based on verified news reports.
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