Schools in Odisha to reopen for Classes 9 to 12 from November 16. The state government's notifications are part of its 'Unlock-6' guidelines, which were approved by Chief Secretary A K Tripathy.
The Odisha government has announced that it schools across the state will partially reopen for students of Classes 9 to 12 from November 16. All academic institutions across the state, however, would remain closed till November 30. The state government's notifications are part of its 'Unlock-6' guidelines, which were approved by Chief Secretary A K Tripathy.
"... The classes of 9th to 12th in schools under the control/superintendence/supervision of School and Mass Education Department will open from November 16, 2020 as per the guidelines/SOP to be issued by the S&ME Department," an official order said.
Schools, colleges and other educational institutions across the state have been closed since March in view of the COVID-19 pandemic. The order said notwithstanding the closure of academic institutions, the authorities are permitted to conduct examinations (academic, competitive and entrance tests), evaluation and other administrative activities.
Online/distance learning will continue to be permitted and encouraged, it said, adding, that the departments concerned may permit teaching and non-teaching staff to be called to schools for online classes.
Higher education institutions will be permitted to open only for research scholars (PhD) and post graduate students in science and technology streams requiring laboratory work, the order said.
With regard to reopening places of worship, the state government said local authorities may issue such permits with appropriate restrictions and safety protocols, based on assessment of the COVID-19 situation.
Cinema halls, swimming pools, entertainment complexes, theatres, auditoriums, assembly halls and similar places will continue to remain shut. On further assessment, appropriate decisions will be taken on November 16 on reopening these establishments, the order said.
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