DD Punjabi to telecast virtual classes for students

Our Correspondent

Jalandhar, May 18

To reach out to the maximum number of students during the lockdown, the Education Department has roped in DD Punjabi to telecast virtual classes and educational contest.

According to information, the DD Punjabi channel will start telecasting virtual classes for students of Classes III to V and IX and X. With this facility, over 10 lakh students of Classes III to V and over 6 lakh students of Classes IX and X studying in government or aided schools would get education.

The telecast time for Class IX students will be from 9 am to 11:15 am, for class X from 11:15 am to 1:45 pm and for primary classes (III to V), the timings are 1:45 pm to 2:45 pm. The schedule of lessons, which will be telecasted, has been released.

Earlier, students of Classes VII and VIII have been availing this facility on DD Free Dish, Dish TV and Swayam Prabha 20 on Jio TV App since April 20. Besides, the Education Department has also been conducting virtual classes through different digital as well as social media platforms, including WhatsApp, YouTube, radio and e-books, for students.