Coronavirus COVID-19 lockdown, HRD minister: If shut down extended, will ensure no academic loss to students
NEW DELHI : The government will take a decision on reopening of schools and colleges on April 14 after reviewing the coronavirus situation in the country, Union HRD Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ said on Sunday.
Also read: The Hindu’s e-book on COVID-19 now available for download in multiple Indian languages
In an interview to PTI, he said the safety of students and teachers is of utmost importance to the government and his ministry is prepared to ensure there is no academic loss to students if schools and colleges needed to remain shut beyond April 14.
“It is difficult to take a decision at the moment. We will review the situation on April 14 and depending upon the circumstances, a decision will be taken on whether schools and colleges can be reopened now or have to be closed for more time,” Mr. Pokhriyal said when asked about his Ministry’s post-lockdown plan.
Coronavirus COVID-19 lockdown, HRD minister: If shut down extended, will ensure no academic loss to students
“There are 34 crore students in the country, more than America’s population. They are our biggest treasure. Safety of students and teachers is of utmost importance to the government,” he added.The 21-day nationwide lockdown ends on April 14. There have been indications from the government that the lockdown may not be extended.
However, classes in schools and colleges were already suspended before the lockdown was announced.
Coronavirus COVID-19 lockdown, HRD minister: If shut down extended, will ensure no academic loss to students
A batch of Indian nationals evacuated from Iran reach Indian Army Wellness Facility at Jaisalmer Mil Station for their mandatory quarantine period in the wake of coronavirus pandemic.
Unending ordeal for Iran-returned 230 Kashmiri students in “The classes are already being conducted online using various government platforms like Swayam. We are prepared to ensure there is no academic loss to students if need arises to keep schools, colleges closed after April 14.
“I am regularly reviewing the plan of action being followed by schools and colleges during the lockdown. A plan is also ready for conducting pending exams and evaluation as soon as the situation improves and the lockdown is lifted,” Mr. Pokhriyal said.
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NEW DELHI : The government will take a decision on reopening of schools and colleges on April 14 after reviewing the coronavirus situation in the country, Union HRD Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ said on Sunday.
Also read: The Hindu’s e-book on COVID-19 now available for download in multiple Indian languages
In an interview to PTI, he said the safety of students and teachers is of utmost importance to the government and his ministry is prepared to ensure there is no academic loss to students if schools and colleges needed to remain shut beyond April 14.
“It is difficult to take a decision at the moment. We will review the situation on April 14 and depending upon the circumstances, a decision will be taken on whether schools and colleges can be reopened now or have to be closed for more time,” Mr. Pokhriyal said when asked about his Ministry’s post-lockdown plan.
Coronavirus COVID-19 lockdown, HRD minister: If shut down extended, will ensure no academic loss to students
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“There are 34 crore students in the country, more than America’s population. They are our biggest treasure. Safety of students and teachers is of utmost importance to the government,” he added.The 21-day nationwide lockdown ends on April 14. There have been indications from the government that the lockdown may not be extended.
However, classes in schools and colleges were already suspended before the lockdown was announced.
Coronavirus COVID-19 lockdown, HRD minister: If shut down extended, will ensure no academic loss to students
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| Coronavirus COVID-19 lockdown, HRD minister: If shut down extended, will ensure no academic loss to students |
A batch of Indian nationals evacuated from Iran reach Indian Army Wellness Facility at Jaisalmer Mil Station for their mandatory quarantine period in the wake of coronavirus pandemic.
Unending ordeal for Iran-returned 230 Kashmiri students in “The classes are already being conducted online using various government platforms like Swayam. We are prepared to ensure there is no academic loss to students if need arises to keep schools, colleges closed after April 14.
“I am regularly reviewing the plan of action being followed by schools and colleges during the lockdown. A plan is also ready for conducting pending exams and evaluation as soon as the situation improves and the lockdown is lifted,” Mr. Pokhriyal said.
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