Odisha schools to have morning classes from April 2

As expected, the Odisha government on Wednesday announced a change in the school timings keeping in view the ongoing heat wave conditions prevailing in the state for the past few weeks.

As per Revenue Minister and Disaster Management Minister, Suresh Pujari morning classes will be held across the state from April 2, 2025.

On Tuesday, the Odisha government had issued  new guidelines ensuring the well-being of children at Anganwadi centres. As per the notification, the Anganwadi centres, which provide crucial early childhood education and nutrition, will operate from 07:00 AM to 09:00 AM to mitigate heat exposure in the state.

The timings have been revised for Anganwadi centres operating from their own buildings and the ones functioning from school classrooms.

Anganwadi Timings In Odisha

For Anganwadi centres functioning from own building, the timings have been changed to 07:00AM to 09:00 AM from the normal timings of 09.00 AM to 02.00 PM. 07.00 AM to 09.00 AM

For Anganwadi centres functioning in school classrooms, the timings are revised to 07:00AM to 09:00 AM from the normal timings of 07.00 AM to 12.00 PM.

No Power Cuts During Peak Hours

Similarly, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Majhi yesterday issued directions in view of the heat wave by prohibiting power cuts from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM and from 9:00 PM to 06:00 AM.