The Tamil Nadu government had earlier said that they will discuss the need for class 10 and 11 board exams and then make an announcement. Online examinations for these classes, too, were being considered by the Education Department. Classes for students of 10 and 12 were reopened in January 2021, nearly 10 months after schools were closed owing to the COVID-19 pandemic. All students were reportedly given vitamin and zinc tablets to boost immunity.
Speaking in the Assembly, EPS said there has been curfew orders in Tamil Nadu under the National Disaster Management Act since 25 March 2020, as per the guidelines of the central government for the prevention of the coronavirus infection. Throughout this academic year, students were educated only through educational television. Curricula have been reduced in view of the difficulties that students face in getting an education through television and the internet.
The Tamil Nadu CM also announced that the government has increased the…