J&K administration allow reopening of schools for Classes 10 and 12

In a recent meeting, the Jammu and Kashmir administration decided to reopen the schools for Classes 10 and 12. Further, higher educational institutions are also allowed to be reopened, with strict Covid-19 SOPs.

On Sunday, the Jammu and Kashmir administration decided to reopen the schools for classes 10 and 12, along with higher educational institutions, with strict Covid-19 SOPs. The decision was taken at a meeting chaired by Chief Secretary A K Mehta. To contain the spread of the second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Jammu and Kashmir administration, on April 18, ordered the closure of all educational institutions until further notice. It was decided in the meeting that classes for the students of Class 12 would be permitted with in-person attendance not exceeding 50 percent of capacity on a given day. Further, the Deputy Commissioners can allow in-person classes for students of Class 10 following all protocols. An order regarding the same has been issued.