Guwahati, July 1 -- The Assam government is exploring a significant shift in its school academic calendar, potentially reverting to a January-December session from the current April-March schedule.

This consideration stems from persistent disruptions caused by festivals and adverse weather conditions that typically coincide with the beginning of the academic year in April.

A three-member committee of senior government officials has been constituted to thoroughly examine this proposal. The committee is headed by Krishna Baruah, additional secretary of the state education department, and includes Mamata Hojai and Suranjana Senapati, directors of secondary and elementary education, respectively.

The current April-March academic year, impl...