UP to open secondary educational institutions from Aug 15

Lucknow: Keeping in view the controlled situation of corona infection, Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath has decided to allow opening of secondary educational institutions in the state from August 15 and regular studies in the higher educational institutions from September one.

During the regular meeting of Team 9 members here on Monday, CM directed the officials for preparations to start a new session in all educational institutions.

"The results of high school and intermediate of all boards have been declared. In such a situation, the process of admission at the graduation level should be started from August 5. In secondary educational institutions also, the process of admission of students who have been promoted to the next class should also be started. The classes of these students should start from August 15 by holding events of "Amrit Mahotsav of Freedom".

"Regular studies should start from August 16 with half capacity. In every case, preparations should be made to start studies in higher educational institutions from September 1," he stated.

The CM said in view of the commencement of studies/teaching in educational institutions, proper arrangements for sanitizers, infrared thermometers, masks etc should be ensured. Arrangements should be made according to the requirement of distance of two yards between the students. Strict adherence to the Covid protocol should be done in every institute.

He also said with the opening of educational institutions, it would be appropriate to organize special vaccination camps for students above the age of 18 years. All necessary preparations should be made in this regard by the Health Department in advance. (UNI)