Anganwadis, Pre-Schools to reopen after 2 years in Gujarat
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After 2 years, the Gujarat government will reopen the Anganwadis, Pre-schools, and Kindergarteners in the state from February 17.
Amid the decline in the number of Covid-19 cases in Gujarat, for the first time in two years, the Gujarat government has decided to reopen Anganwadi centers, pre-schools, and Kindergartens from February 17. Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, after reviewing the Covid-19 situation, took the decision, said the state Education Minister, Jitu Vaghani.
"This is for the first time in the last two years because of the pandemic when pre-schools and anganwadis will be reopened," said the education minister, as reported by PTI.
Recently, the state government allowed the schools to reopen for physical classes, but, pre-schools and anganwadis (rural child care centres) remained shut considering the safety of toddlers.
"The chief minister has given a go-ahead to reopen pre-schools, kindergartens, and anganwadis in Gujarat from February 17. They remained shut for almost two years," said Mr Vaghani, reported by PTI.
He further added that the consent of parents is needed for sending their wards to pre-schools, kindergartens, and anganwadis.
"The state government is preparing an action plan to overcome this issue of learning loss in children as they will take admission in standard 1 without getting any pre-school education," the minister added.
(With PTI inputs)
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