Government’s consideration of opening schools and colleges only after Diwali, starting from Std. 10 and 12

State By banning the festivals from Navratri to Diwali, the state government also pointed out that it is not advisable to start schools.  Confusion for cities The central government has issued detailed guidelines for opening schools and colleges from October 15, but due to the rising number of corona cases in Gujarat, it is being considered to start educational work only after Diwali, a high-level meeting chaired by the chief minister said.  Discussions have started, in which the government is not ready to discuss any discussion about primary schools at present.

The Gujarat government has also banned the celebrations from Navratri to Diwali due to Corona, making it clear that if the celebrations are stopped, the government does not want to make any effort to start a school-college, so it can start only after Diwali.  The Central Government has given permission to start schools and colleges in Unlock-5 in phases.  However, the final decision rests with the states.  According to sources in the state education department, schools and colleges will not be started from October 15 in view of the prevailing situation in Corona.  Secondary-higher secondary and colleges are planned to open only after Diwali vacation.  The final decision will be taken after considering various aspects of the matter and holding meetings with experts and the Gujarat government will also issue guidelines based on it.

According to sources, the issue of opening schools and colleges was also discussed at the cabinet meeting on Wednesday, especially in villages and small centers where online education is facing many hurdles, hence the discussion on opening schools in remote villages.  Sources in the education department said the matter was discussed with classes, including school administrators, who are also expressing their support to start schools only after Diwali.  In the first phase, higher secondary schools will be opened and the time will be kept short.  The turn of secondary schools will be taken in the second phase and special vigilance will be provided for it.  There is no consideration of opening primary schools.  Elementary schools will reopen only after Corona is fully under control.

Sources in the education department said the matter was discussed with classes, including school administrators, who are also expressing their support to start schools only after Diwali.  In the first phase, higher secondary schools will be opened and the time will be kept short.  The turn of secondary schools will be taken in the second phase and special vigilance will be provided for it.  There is no consideration of opening primary schools.  Elementary schools will reopen only after Corona is fully under control.  Doubts about the education curriculum in the guideline of Unlock-4 of the Central Government – for understanding Std.  Students from 9 to 12 were allowed to go to school.  The Gujarat government, however, avoided implementing it.  For the last few times, the government has been discussing with school administrators, academics, parents, etc. about starting educational work.