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Decision on reopening schools, colleges to be taken on April 14

In an interview  Union HRD minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank said the decision on reopening of schools and colleges will be taken on April 14
 

Decision on reopening schools, colleges to be taken on April 14
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Bengaluru, First Published Apr 5, 2020, 5:08 PM IST


New Delhi: Union HRD minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank said on Sunday that the governemnt will take a decision on reopening of schools and colleges on April 14 after reviewing the coronavirus situation in the country.

In an interview, 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," Pokhriyal said when asked about his ministry's post-lockdown plan.

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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 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," Nishank said.

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