Schools reopen in Jammu

Jammu, February 1

Government and private schools reopened for Classes IX to XII on Monday in the summer zone of the Jammu region amid strict Covid-19 protocol, over 10 months after remaining closed due to the Covid pandemic.

The J&K Administration had on Friday last ordered the reopening of all government and recognised private schools for senior classes in the summer zone of the Jammu division from February 1.

Educational institutions across the Jammu region reopened on Monday amid the strict implementation of the Covid-19 standard operating procedure (SOP), officials said.

Students were enthusiastic as classes resumed in schools. “We are happy to rejoin our classes, see our teachers and friends. There were strict SOPs. Our fever was checked and we were asked to maintain social distancing and hand and mouth hygiene,” a student of a Kendra Vidhalaya said. — PTI