Many states still undecided on reopening schools

New Delhi, October 11

The Centre has given the go-ahead for graded reopening of schools from October 15, but many states, including Delhi, Karnataka and Chhattisgarh, have decided against it, while states like Haryana and Meghalaya are still assessing the situation in view of the rising number of Covid-19 cases.

According to the latest unlock guidelines, schools, colleges and other educational institutions outside Covid-19 containment zones can reopen after October 15. The final decision on reopening the institutions has been left with the states and UTs.

The Delhi Government has decided to maintain status quo on schools till October 31 following which the situation will be reviewed.

Maharashtra and Gujarat have decided to assess the situation post-Diwali and the schools will remain closed till then. — PTI