Rajasthan government will most likely reopen the schools across the state for the students of classes 9 to 12 in the first week of January, as per media reports.
It is also speculated that the schools will reopen on a trial basis initially.
The State Education Department has sent a detailed proposal to the government, suggesting a trial period of 15 days, which is under review and will be implemented once the government approves the same.
During the 15 day trial period for reopening schools in Rajasthan, the students of classes 9 to 12 will attend classes in a staggered manner. Thus, the final decision about the reopening of schools will be made only after revaluating the situation after the trial period.
The state government of Rajasthan will also take several Covid-19 safety measures into consideration before the reopening of schools in the state. The schools in Rajasthan have been closed since March 2020.
Safety of students is top priority: Govt
Rajasthan Education Minister Govind Singh Sotasara said that the top priority of the government is to ensure the safety of the students and as well as ensuring proper education.
Speaking to HT, Govind Singh Sotasara said, “The top priority of the state government is to ensure that our kids are not affected by the virus, but at the same time to give proper education to them is our duty. Hence, we are considering to open schools, college, and other education institutes.”
A list of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) will also be issued to all the schools before the proper reopening and resumption of classes. Students would have to wear a mask at all times and proper social distancing will be followed in all common areas.
Though the schools in Rajasthan are currently closed, online classes are being held for students since the beginning of the lockdown. Students of classes 9 to 12 have been allowed to visit the school to seek guidance from their respective teachers for the time being.
