Shimla, Dec. 18 -- The Himachal Pradesh government has made it clear that no annual programmes will be allowed in government secondary and elementary schools beyond December 31, 2025, while granting a one-time extension for the ongoing academic session.

According to a notification issued by the Directorate of School Education, the state government has permitted schools to hold their annual functions up to December 31 this year only, as a special relaxation. The earlier government deadline for conducting annual programmes was November 30, 2025.

The Directorate has categorically stated that this is a one-time extension and that no further permission will be granted under any circumstances after December 31, 2025.

The order also directs a...