Delhi University New COVID Guidelines: Classes to continue in 'Online Mode Only'
DU also directed the principals to ensure the presence of the teachers, "considering the requirement and meeting up the conditions laid by the MHA, MOHFW and the DDMA order".
DU Guidelines: The University of Delhi (DU) issued a set of guidelines with immediate effect on April 13 considering the increasing number of coronavirus cases in the national capital. In the latest notice, the university said that online classes will continue for the undergraduate and postgraduate students in all the colleges, while the research scholars may continue their academic work with the consent of their supervisors. DU further added, “Teaching/learning for undergraduate and postgraduate students will continue in the online mode only in all the colleges, centres and departments of the University of Delhi. The research scholars may continue their academic work with the consent of the respective supervisor/head of the department, strictly adhering to the prescribed SOP for COVID-19 issued by the Government of India and the DDMA."
Meanwhile, “The final-year students will be allowed in "small batches" to visit their "respective colleges/centres/departments for their laboratory/practical/skill/library and related activities", in accordance with the University Grants Commission (UGC) and Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) guidelines. All Group 'A' officers and in-charge of the section shall attend their offices, adhering to the proposed guidelines by the MHA," it notified.
DU also directed the principals to ensure the presence of the teachers, "considering the requirement and meeting up the conditions laid by the MHA, MOHFW and the DDMA order".
"It is also decided that staggered working hours and 50 per cent staff shall attend the office on working days and the remaining staff shall work from home as per the roster prepared by the section officer/in-charge etc. Staff staying in the containment zones must inform and apply for suitable leave," the notice further read.
As a precautionary measure, the varsity also urged all the eligible employees to "get themselves vaccinated".
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