Schools reopen in Gujarat on February 1, for classes 9 and 11: The state of Gujarat is prepping to reopen schools for classes 9 and 11 starting on Monday (February 1). A school administrative officer informed that classes will be held thrice a week and only 15 students will be allowed in each classroom.
The announcement came after the state allowed private tuitions and coaching centres for competitive examinations to conduct physical classes. On Friday, Delhi schools also announced the reopening of classes 9 and 11 from February 5.
Schools reopen in Gujarat: Physical classes for stadards 10 and 12 have resumed from January 11, after being shut down for more than nine months due to the pandemic.
Overall, about 20,000 schools in Gujarat that are expected to reopen from Monday
All COVID-19 protocols will be followed for the school reopening, said the state education minister Bhupendrasinh Chudasama, last week. Schools across the country have started reopening, as a number of states resumed physical classes on a voluntary basis in the month of January, while a few more states are set to open schools next month.
"It is important to guide and counsel the students so that they are better prepared for the exams. Our primary focus is to reopen the schools and ensure safety for every child. All the concerned authorities are directed to ensure safety in school premises," Delhi's Deputy CM Manish Sisodia announced about following protocols.
In Maharashtra, Thane and Pune districts have decided to reopen schools from January 27 and February 1 respectively.
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