Punjab’s all Educational Institutions to remain closed till September 7: Harjot Bains

Chandigarh, September 3 (WISHAVWARTA):- Keeping in view of heavy downpour and prevailing flood situation in the state, the Punjab Government has decided to keep all the educational institutions— including Government, Aided, Recognised and Private Schools, Colleges, Universities and Polytechnic Institutes across Punjab— closed till September 7, 2025, informed S. Harjot Singh Bains, Minister of Education, Punjab, here on Wednesday.

This decision has been taken following the directions of Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann to ensure safety and well-being of students and staff, said S. Bains, while adding that the state government has been working tirelessly to mitigate the impact of the floods and ensure the welfare of its citizens.

In view of the current situation, all citizens are being requested to strictly adhere to the guidelines and instructions issued by the local administration and the state government. He also urged the public to cooperate and take necessary precautions to ensure their safety.