Updated Jan 18, 2021 | 17:06 IST
Rajasthan Schools reopened to a tepid response from students. Many schools reported a low turnout on Day 1. Schools in Rajasthan have reopened from today after 10 months for classes 9 to 12. Rajasthan School News & Updates | Photo Credit: ANI
Schools in Rajasthan opened for classes 9 to 12 on Monday, 10 months after they were closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, with only a handful of students returning to classes. Students were given a warm welcome at schools, which were sanitised on Sunday, and teachers ensured they wore masks and maintained social distancing.
The state government has allowed schools to reopen with each room having 50 per cent seating capacity and students attending classes with the consent of their parents.
Low Turnout as Schools Reopen for Classes 9 to 12 in Rajasthan after 10 Months
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Schools in Rajasthan opened for classes 9 to 12 on Monday, 10 months after they were closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, with only a handful of students returning to classes. Students were given a warm welcome at schools, which were sanitised on Sunday, and teachers ensured they wore masks and maintained social distancing.
The state government has allowed schools to reopen with each room having 50 per cent seating capacity and students attending classes with the consent of their parents. The turnout of students was quite low today, particularly in classes 10 and 12. Hopefully, it will increase over the next few days. Parents are in a wait-and-watch mode before allowing their wards to attend regular classes, said Sanjay Parashar, spokesperson of Subodh Public School here.
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In view of the pandemic, all schools and colleges were closed across the country. However, with the falling number of Covid-19 cases and the beginning of the nationwide vaccination programme, several states have opened their gates for physical classes. Most schools have been reopened only for classes 10 and 12 but many others have started physical classes for junior classes as well.