Centre Issues Fresh Guidelines On Reopening Of Educational Institutions, Says State/UTs Can Decide On Consent Of Parents
The ministry also asked schools to identify students based on their learning levels and asked to introduce remedial programmes and also improve the reading and numeracy skills of students.
As a measure to stop drop-outs, the ministry has urged states that have amended their state Right to Education (RTE) rules to allow for detention in Classes 5 and 8 to consider relaxing the rules this year.
To ensure the emotional wellbeing of students and teachers, the Centre has initiated a MANODARPAN programme covering a wide range of activities for the mental health wellbeing of students and teachers.
In addition, the ministry asked states to make specific markings to manage queue and ensure social distancing. Sanitising of school classroom and transportation, proper disinfection of frequently touched surfaces, students deboard to be done using 1% sodium hypochlorite solution/spray and physical distancing while distributing mid-day meal under PM Poshan are also to be implemented.
