TN schools will be closed until October 31 | Photo Credit: Representative Image
The Tamil Nadu government has decided to postpone its decision to reopen schools for students in classes 10-12 from 1 October. Instead, the government has decided to extend the shutdown until October 31, dismissing its previous order that allowed students to voluntarily visit their schools for guidance. . TN schools will now remain closed until October 31 and will not reopen starting tomorrow, as previously planned.
The state government’s decision comes after the parents declined their permission to send the children to school yet. Schools had reached out to parents to allow students to attend school, but parents declined as cases have continued to rise.
Following the opposition, Chief Minister K Palaniswami said: “Based on the input given in the meeting with the collectors and by the medical team, considering the current spread of the pandemic and the safety of the students, the GO allows the students voluntarily seek teachers. ” orientation is on hold. “ Related | School reopening in India: Not much change to Unlock 5.0 guidelines expected as parents still reluctant
Extending the lockdown until October 31 in Tamil Nadu, the CM confirmed that educational institutions, entertainment centers and museums will continue to be closed and suburban train service will remain suspended. Strict lockdown measures in containment zones would also continue.
CM had held a virtual meeting with district collectors and senior officials to review the situation in the state. Understanding the mentality of parents, the government decided to postpone its plans to reopen schools. A senior Secretary of State official who shared the order quoted: “The government did not want to endanger the lives of young minds.”
A similar situation also prevails in other states. According to the report compiled by government authorities in Uttar Pradesh, around 80 percent of parents still did not want students to go to school.
On Tuesday, Tamil Nadu reported 5,546 new Covid-19 cases and 70 deaths, bringing the total infections in the state to 5,91,943, including 9,453 deaths.
