Classes were conducted for IX, X and Intermediate students as schools and educational institutions were reopened on Monday across the State, after remaining closed for six months in the wake of the pandemic. However, the attendance was poor on day one.
In all, 88,296 schools are functioning in the State, of which 30,489 are upper primary and high schools and the remaining are primary schools.
Following the directions of the Centre and the State governments, officials of the School and Higher Education Departments gave nod for conducting classes for ninth, tenth and intermediate students.
However, the school managements should obtain consent letters in writing (undertaking) from the parents on sending their wards to the educational institutions. The rule should be followed by all the school and college managements.
As regards safety, the managements should sanitize the classrooms,…