Haryana to reopen schools in phased manner from July

The Haryana government plans to reopen schools in a phased manner across the State from July, Education Minister Kanwar Pal has said. Besides, it has also resumed bus services on inter-State routes that were halted in view of the COVID-19 lockdown.

Mr. Pal told reporters that the government would reopen the schools from July in a phased manner and would take feedback from teachers, parents and experts on holding classes in two shifts, keeping in mind the norms of social distancing.

“First, classes 10 to 12 would be started in July, in the next phase classes between 6 and 9, and then classes between 1 and 5 would start. We will also run demo session of classes to see how social distancing would be ensured. We will come to know about any other possible problems that could be faced when the schools open,” he said.