
District Collector reviews preparations ahead of reopening of schools
The Hindu
Authorities asked to strictly follow SOPs
District Collector P.N. Sridhar has directed the School Education Department to complete precautionary measures ahead of the November 1 resumption of in-person classes for students of Classes I to VIII in the district.
Chairing a meeting at the Collectorate here on Tuesday, Mr. Sridhar instructed the authorities to adhere to the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) issued by the government.
As many as 931 government and private schools in the district will resume regular classes from November 1. He said schools would be required to follow all COVID-19 protocols strictly, such as wearing of masks, using hand sanitisers and maintaining physical distancing, which were mandatory, and should be followed while inside the premises.

The draft policy for “Responsible Digital Use Among Students”, released on Monday by the Department of Health and Family Welfare, has recommended that parents set structured routines with clear screen-time rules and prioritise privacy, safety, and open conversation with children on digital well-being.












