Durga Puja holidays have been announced for Patna University, Patliputra University, and all government and private schools in Patna. The holidays commenced on Saturday and will conclude on October 22, after which academic activities will resume. Further holidays for Diwali and Chhath Puja are anticipated from November 8 to 16 for these educational institutions.

Following the Durga Puja break, Patna University will begin the hostel allocation process for students admitted to undergraduate courses. DSW Prof. Kameshwar Pandit stated that applications for hostels would be accepted via the Samarth portal starting October 22. The portal will remain open during the holidays to allow students to apply, and the deadline may be extended if necessary.

Moreover, a 'Surakshit Bachpan Abhiyan' (Safe Childhood Campaign) will be conducted from October 26 to 31 in selected government and government-aided higher secondary schools across Patna. This campaign aims to raise awareness among children about the provisions of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012. The program is being organized under the directives of the National Legal Services Authority, New Delhi, and the Bihar State Legal Services Authority, Patna. District Education Officer Yogesh Kumar has issued instructions to the principals and headmasters of the concerned schools. He has also directed Jitendra Kumar, a representative of the Bal Mitra organization, to provide necessary support during the campaign. Block Education Officers of Patna Sadar, Danapur, and Phulwarisharif have also been instructed to take appropriate action in this regard.