Punjab government schools to resume classes on September 9

All government schools in Punjab will reopen for students on Tuesday (September 9), said Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains today.

After reviewing the flood situation, Bains said though classes will resume on September 9, teachers have been called for duty on September 8 (Monday) to assess the condition of their respective schools and get the premises cleaned.

However, private schools have been allowed to call students on Monday (September 8), provided they guarantee the safety of students and ensure their buildings are completely safe.

Schools across Punjab have been closed since August 27 due to heavy rains and floods.

Announcing the decision to reopen schools, colleges and universities, Bains wrote on X: “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.”

The tweet further read, “On September 8, all government schools in the state will remain closed for students. Teachers will be present in the schools, and cleaning activities will be carried out with the assistance of panchayats, municipal councils, and corporations. Teachers will thoroughly inspect school buildings. If any kind of issue or defect is found, it must be immediately reported to the district’s Deputy Commissioner and the Engineering Department. From September 9, all government schools will reopen as usual.”