Punjab Govt Gives Nod to Ph.D, PG Technical Institutes to Open from September 21, 2020; Schools to Remain Closed

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As per the recent update, the Punjab government has decided to permit the reopening of education institutions for PhD scholars and postgraduate students pursuing technical and higher professional courses compelling experimental work from September 21, 2020.

However, schools, colleges, and coaching centers would not be resumed across the state, although Unlock 4.0 guidelines permitting the same. The state government declared the decision on Saturday after a review meeting was conducted in the state capital.

50% of Staff Members Permitted to Visit Schools

For the month of September, no school students have been allowed to attend schools for either regular classes or doubt solving sessions.

However, the state government has made some relaxation for teachers. As per the official notice, from Monday onwards, 50% of teaching and non-teaching staff members have been allowed to visit the school.

The standard operating procedures (SOPs) released on September 8, 2020, by the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare also stated that the staff members visiting the school in areas outside the containment zones can be involved in online teaching and related work.

Open Air Theatres Allowed to Function

According to the orders issued by Special Chief Secretary (Home) Satish Chandra, open-air theatres would be allowed to operate by following strict social distancing norms.

On the other hand , cinema halls, swimming pools, entertainment parks, and theatres will remain closed, viewing the COVID-19 situation.

The guidelines also stated that the colleges, schools, and coaching institutes would remain closed for the safety of the students.

To keep the learning process ongoing, online distance learning would be conducted and encouraged until the offline classes could begin in the state.