Ministry of Education has released the Standard Operating Procedure (SOPs) guidelines for reopening of schools. Ministry has prepared the new guidelines considering the health and safety of students amid COVID-19 pandemic. Union Education Minister Dr Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank released the "SOP/Guidelines for Health and Safety protocols for Reopening of Schools and Learning with Physical/Social Distancing."
Earlier, Ministry of Home Affairs has released Unlock 5.0 Guidelines for phased re-opening of schools and colleges. The Centre has given authority to States or Union Terrorities to decide on reopening of schools and coaching institutions. The re-opening of schools will be allowed after October 15, 2020, in a graded manner. Explore the schools reopening guidelines.
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Minister for Education Dr Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank tweeted, "Checklist for a safe school environment, as adopted from @UNICEFIndia guideline is provided for schools parents and students to contain the spread of #COVID19. #SchoolGuidelines"
Checklist for a safe school environment, as adopted from @UNICEFIndia guideline is provided for schools parents and students to contain the spread of #COVID19.#SchoolGuidelines
— Dr. Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank (@DrRPNishank) October 5, 2020
Minister shared a video byte explaining the SOP/Guidelines issued for reopening of schools. States/UT Governments are vested with the authority to take a decision in respect of reopening of schools and coaching institutions after October 15 in a graded manner.
Here are the highlights:
— Dr. Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank (@DrRPNishank) October 5, 2020
As per para -1 of @HMOIndia's order no. 40-3/2020-DM-I(A) dated 30.09.2020 for reopening, States/UT Governments may take a decision in respect of reopening of schools and coaching institutions after 15th Oct in a graded manner. #SchoolGuidelines pic.twitter.com/JLfJ97qJsF
Mr Nishank also assured that all the safety precautions to be taken for preparing and serving Midday Meal in schools.
Precautions to be taken for preparing and serving #Midday Meal in schools. The alternative academic calendar of @ncert may be followed.#SchoolGuidelines
— Dr. Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank (@DrRPNishank) October 5, 2020
Schools Reopening Guidelines
- Ensure proper cleaning and sanitation facilities in the school
- Form different Task Teams
- Seating plan
- Ensure Physical / social distancing at the Entry and Exit Points of the School
- School SOPs based on guidelines from States/UTs
- Display signages and markings for enforcing physical/social distancing and safety protocols
- Ensure availability of medical support
- Redefine the school attendance and sick leave policies
- Ensure Safe Residential Stay at Hostel