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Gujarat schools hit by heavy rains may hold classes on holidays to meet syllabus deadline

Amid heavy rains disrupting schools in south Gujarat, officials said the education department is prioritizing syllabus completion. Schools can adjust schedules, including holding classes on Saturdays or holidays, with no central directive. Textbooks lost by students have been replaced.

By Tertius News AI Desk 2 distinct · 2 mastheads · 2 articles Version 1 Coverage Sep 1, 2026 Published 1h ago

Adjusting Schedules

Recent heavy rains in south Gujarat's Navsari, Valsad, and Surat districts have disrupted school classes, prompting the state education department to explore ways to complete the academic syllabus on time. Several people were killed in rain-related incidents and thousands had to be relocated or rescued, according to officials.

The state curriculum requires 220 academic days, and Principal Secretary of the Education Department (Primary & Secondary Education) Milind Torawane said local administrations can adjust the schedule based on local circumstances. "Apart from the standard winter and summer breaks, the local administration can adjust the schedule based on local circumstances as completing the syllabus remains the priority," Torawane said.

He noted that even after accounting for Sundays, summer, and winter vacations, a significant number of working days remain available to compensate for lost teaching time. "The priority is completing the syllabus rather than necessarily holding classes during holidays, so they make adjustments at their own discretion," he added. "There are no directives from the central level regarding this — it is up to them (schools) to manage their academic activities based on the local situation."

Local Implementation

Nitin Sangwan, Collector of Valsad, said schools had to be shut due to flooding, though not significantly. He said schools can hold classes on Saturdays to compensate for lost time, and that classes are affected whenever a 'red alert' is issued for heavy rains. Sangwan added that both private and government schools are free to conduct special classes to ensure the syllabus is covered, and that the district panchayat can issue directives if necessary.

Textbook Replacement

Several students lost their textbooks in the rains, and the education department has compensated them, Torawane said. "The Education Minister had announced the replacement of lost textbooks at the time, and everyone has received them. Textbooks have been redistributed based on information received from the districts regarding the damage," he said. Sangwan confirmed that replacements for lost textbooks have arrived and that the remaining ones will be delivered soon.

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Hindustan Times

Framing: Emphasizes that schools affected by heavy rains can function on holidays to complete syllabus, citing officials. — Neutral and bureaucratic, presenting official statements without emotion or urgency.

as of Sep 1, 2026, 5:19 AM UTC

Facts Included:

Recent heavy rains in south Gujarat districts of Navsari, Valsad and Surat affected local population.
Several people were killed in rain-related incidents and thousands had to be relocated or rescued.
Principal Secretary of Education Department (Primary & Secondary Education) Milind Torawane said state curriculum requires 220 academic days.
Torawane said local administration can adjust schedule to complete syllabus as priority.
Torawane said no directives from central level regarding holding classes on holidays.
Torawane said textbooks lost by students have been compensated by education department.
Nitin Sangwan, Collector of Valsad, said schools had to be closed due to flooding.
Sangwan said schools can hold classes on Saturdays to compensate for lost time.
Sangwan said classes are affected when a 'red alert' is issued for heavy rains.
Sangwan said replacements for lost textbooks have arrived, remaining will be delivered soon.
Sangwan said both private and government schools are free to conduct special classes.

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Times Now

Framing: Gujarat rains disrupt classes, but schools can adjust academic schedule to complete syllabus

as of Sep 1, 2026, 6:15 AM UTC

Facts Included:

Heavy and persistent rainfall in several South Gujarat districts causing disruption of classes
State education department striving to ensure timely completion of academic syllabus
Schools advised to use discretion in conducting classes on holidays as per requirements, with no official directive
Officials insisted wrapping up syllabus remains top priority
State curriculum requires 220 academic days
Principal Secretary of Education Department (Primary & Secondary Education), Milind Torawane, stated that local administration can adjust schedule based on local circumstances
After accounting for Sundays, summer and winter vacations, a significant number of days are available to compensate for academic loss
No directives from central level regarding conducting classes during holidays
Lost textbooks replaced in rain-affected districts; Education Minister announced replacement
Textbooks redistributed based on information from districts regarding damage
Nitin Sangwan, Collector of Valsad, said schools shut due to floods but not significantly
Schools can hold classes on Saturdays to compensate for lost time
Classes affected whenever a 'red alert' is issued for heavy rains
Sangwan said number of days could be adjusted to finish syllabus and meet compulsory academic days
Both private and government schools are free to conduct special classes
District panchayat can issue directives if necessary

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Claim	Confidence	Status
ClaimHeavy and persistent rainfall in several South Gujarat districts caused disruption of classes.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Times Now as of Sep 1, 2026, 6:15 AM UTC, Hindustan Times as of Sep 1, 2026, 5:19 AM UTC
ClaimThe state education department is striving to ensure timely completion of the academic syllabus.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Times Now as of Sep 1, 2026, 6:15 AM UTC, Hindustan Times as of Sep 1, 2026, 5:19 AM UTC
ClaimSchools have been advised to use their discretion in conducting classes on holidays as per requirements.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Times Now as of Sep 1, 2026, 6:15 AM UTC
ClaimOfficials insisted wrapping up the syllabus remains the top priority.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Times Now as of Sep 1, 2026, 6:15 AM UTC, Hindustan Times as of Sep 1, 2026, 5:19 AM UTC
ClaimThe state curriculum requires 220 academic days.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Times Now as of Sep 1, 2026, 6:15 AM UTC, Hindustan Times as of Sep 1, 2026, 5:19 AM UTC
ClaimPrincipal Secretary of the Education Department (Primary & Secondary Education), Milind Torawane, said the local administration can adjust the schedule based on local circumstances.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Times Now as of Sep 1, 2026, 6:15 AM UTC, Hindustan Times as of Sep 1, 2026, 5:19 AM UTC
ClaimMilind Torawane said that after accounting for Sundays, winter and summer vacations, a significant number of days are available to compensate for academic loss.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Times Now as of Sep 1, 2026, 6:15 AM UTC, Hindustan Times as of Sep 1, 2026, 5:19 AM UTC
ClaimMilind Torawane said there are no directives from the central level regarding conducting classes during holidays.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Times Now as of Sep 1, 2026, 6:15 AM UTC, Hindustan Times as of Sep 1, 2026, 5:19 AM UTC
ClaimTextbooks lost by students in rain-affected districts have been replaced by the education department.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Times Now as of Sep 1, 2026, 6:15 AM UTC
ClaimNitin Sangwan, Collector of Valsad, said schools had to be shut down due to floods, but not significantly.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Hindustan Times as of Sep 1, 2026, 5:19 AM UTC, Times Now as of Sep 1, 2026, 6:15 AM UTC
ClaimNitin Sangwan said schools can hold classes on Saturdays to compensate for lost time.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Times Now as of Sep 1, 2026, 6:15 AM UTC, Hindustan Times as of Sep 1, 2026, 5:19 AM UTC
ClaimNitin Sangwan said classes are affected whenever a 'red alert' is issued for heavy rains.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Times Now as of Sep 1, 2026, 6:15 AM UTC
ClaimThe replacement textbooks have arrived, and the remaining ones will be delivered soon.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Hindustan Times as of Sep 1, 2026, 5:19 AM UTC, Times Now as of Sep 1, 2026, 6:15 AM UTC
ClaimBoth private and government schools are free to conduct special classes to ensure the syllabus is covered.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Times Now as of Sep 1, 2026, 6:15 AM UTC, Hindustan Times as of Sep 1, 2026, 5:19 AM UTC
ClaimRecent heavy rains in South Gujarat districts of Navsari, Valsad and Surat killed several people and forced thousands to be relocated or rescued.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Hindustan Times as of Sep 1, 2026, 5:19 AM UTC

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2 distinct · 2 mastheads · 2 articles consulted: Hindustan Times, Times Now 15 claims extracted Version 1 Written 2026-09-01