Arunachal Schools for Classes VI and Above to Reopen from Feb 1

The Arunachal Pradesh government has decided to reopen schools from February 1 (Tuesday) for Class VI and above.

A government order said that the offline classes and boarding in hostels will resume from Tuesday with 50 percent capacity. The order further stated that physical classes and boarding in hostels only for Class VI and above with 50% of class strength may be allowed.

However, offline classes till class 5 will remain suspended.

“All physical classes till class V may remain suspended till 14th February 2022,” the order further reads.

The Arunachal Pradesh government has allowed resumption of offline classes “following all COVID protocols and ensuring all 15 years and above attending classes have received their scheduled Covid-19 vaccination.”

Earlier, the Arunachal Pradesh government had ordered shutting down of all government and private schools till January 31, owing to rapid surge in COVID-19 cases.