School timings changed as smog levels in Punjab decrease 2024

The Punjab government has decided to restore school timings after smog levels have reduced. The new timings, which will come into effect from December 4, 2024, stipulate that schools will open at 8:15 am.

According to the notification, all government and private schools across Punjab will be required to open at 8:15 am from December 4, 2024. The directive issued under the Environmental Protection Act 1997 has been ordered to be implemented immediately.

The notification has directed all commissioners and deputy commissioners of the province to ensure full compliance with the new working hours, the main objective of which is to protect the health of students and teachers.

This change in school hours aims to reduce the impact of air pollution on students’ health and ensure that their education is not disrupted.

In view of the worsening smog situation, the government extended school hours to 8:45 a.m. on November 18.