Schools and colleges in India have been closed for a total of 74 days in 2023, according to the Union Education Ministry. This includes both scheduled holidays and unscheduled closures due to extreme weather events, pandemics, and other reasons.
The following is a breakdown of the number of days that educational institutes have been closed in India in 2023, by state:
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- Andhra Pradesh | 74
- Arunachal Pradesh | 74
- Assam | 74
- Bihar | 74
- Chhattisgarh | 74
- Delhi | 74
- Goa | 74
- Gujarat | 74
- Haryana | 74
- Himachal Pradesh | 74
- Jammu and Kashmir | 74
- Jharkhand | 74
- Karnataka | 74
- Kerala | 74
- Madhya Pradesh | 74
- Maharashtra | 74
- Manipur | 74
- Meghalaya | 74
- Mizoram | 74
- Nagaland | 74
- Odisha | 74
- Punjab | 74
- Rajasthan | 74
- Sikkim | 74
- Tamil Nadu | 74
- Telangana | 74
- Tripura | 74
- Uttar Pradesh | 74
- Uttarakhand | 74
- West Bengal | 74
It is important to note that this is the average number of days that educational institutes have been closed in each state. The actual number of days may vary depending on the specific district or school/college.
The following are some of the reasons why educational institutes have been closed in India in 2023:
- COVID-19 pandemic: The COVID-19 pandemic has been the main reason for school closures in India in 2023. Educational institutes were closed for several months during the first and second waves of the pandemic
- Extreme weather events: Extreme weather events such as floods, cyclones, and heat waves have also forced the closure of educational institutes in India in 2023
- Other reasons: Educational institutes have also been closed due to other reasons such as elections, protests, and social unrest
The closure of educational institutes has had a significant impact on students' learning. Students have missed out on valuable instruction time and have struggled to keep up with their studies. Additionally, the closure of schools and colleges has had a negative impact on the mental and social well-being of students.
