Updated Feb 01, 2021 | 12:29 IST
Schools in Rajasthan would reopen for Classes 6 to 8 from February 8 onwards. The schools will reopen in the state by following all SOPs issued by the government. Rajasthan schools to reopen for classes 6 to 8 from Feb 8 | Photo Credit: Representative Image
Rajasthan government has decided to reopen schools in the state from classes 6 to 8 from February 8 onwards. The schools in the state would reopen from next Monday with compliance of coronavirus-related guidelines. The decision to reopen schools was taken in by Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot in a meeting on Sunday evening.
The schools will have to follow the standard operating procedures, SOPs that have been issued by the center and the state government. Fifty percent of the strength will be allowed in school and colleges on a day. Students and teachers will have to maintain social distancing inside the school premises, mandatory use of masks and hand sanitize
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Rajasthan schools for Class 6, 8 to reopen from Feb 8
The Rajasthan government has decided to reopen schools from Class 6 to 8 from next Monday with compliance of coronavirus-related guidelines.
Along with this, colleges for first-year and second-year students, multiplex, theatre, cinema halls and swimming pools will also open, and 200 people will be allowed in social functions instead of 100. The decisions were taken in by the chief minister in a meeting on Sunday evening.
Fifty per cent of the strength will be allowed in school and colleges on a day. Similarly, cinema halls will be able to function with 50 per cent capacity.
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A majority of the states have opened physical classes for 10 and 12. However, there are some states where schools have been opened for junior students as well.
Schools have adopted several measures to prevent the spread of the virus staggered timing, reduced attendance in classes, CCTV cameras to monitor social distancing and sanitisation of classrooms.
Schools campuses across the country were ordered shut in March last year and students were asked to take online classes.
Here is a look at the timing of reopening of schools in various states.
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Rajasthan Schools, Coaching Institutes To Reopen Today
Rajasthan Schools, Coaching Institutes To Reopen Today
Schools, coaching institutes in Rajasthan will resume physical classes today. Rajasthan has also allowed the reopening of colleges and universities for the final year and final semester students.
Education | Edited by Bishal Kalita | Updated: Jan 18, 2021 8:36 am IST
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New Delhi:
Schools and coaching institutes in Rajasthan will resume physical classes today, January 18, after a gap of nearly 10 months, adhering to the COVID-19 guidelines. Along with the schools, Rajasthan has also decided to reopen colleges and universities for the final year and final semester students.