Chandigarh Schools Gearing Up to Reopen After September 21, 2020 on a Voluntary Basis, Check Details Here

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Schools in Union Territory of Chandigarh are all set to reopen from September 21 for students in class above 9th on a voluntary basis to take guidance from teachers.

As per the data received from all the schools from Chandigarh, approximately 50% of students have submitted their consent form to attend the school. This data has been calculated from consent received from 25,000 students from 90 schools.

The data collected shows that parents are willing to let their children attend the school. Following which, a meeting was held on Thursday between officials of the UT education department and principals, where they have issued the detailed guideline regarding reopening of schools.

The authorities have informed that students would be required to have consent from their parents' side to attend the school.

Earlier, the Ministry of Health and Family welfare issued a detailed guidelines on Tuesday about reopening of schools for students of class-9 to class-12 on voluntary basis.

Guidelines Issued by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

All schools reopening from September 21, 2020 should have thermal guns at the entrance of the school to check the temperature of students, faculties and staff.
School should be sanitised on a regular basis and ensure the availability of 1% hypochlorite solutions, alcohol wipes and sanitisers.
Schools are allowed to run at 50% capacity to ensure social distancing.
The Ministry has suggested to utilise open space instead or closed classroom for student teacher interaction if weather permits.
Mess and canteen inside the school should be closed.
There would not be any assembly, sports or any event as that could lead to overcrowding.
Masks and covers are mandatory for students, faculties and staff of the school.
Frequently used surfaces like door knobs, chairs, benches, etc should be cleaned with hypochlorite solution.
Entrance should have hand sanitisers and there should be separate gates for entry and exit.
Posters should be displayed prominently about preventive measures.
Students and teachers from the containment zone are not allowed to attend the school.

It is expected that schools across the country will open soon for classes XI to XII as the centre has already released the guidelines for the opening of schools on a voluntary basis.