The Union Minister of State for Family Health and Welfare, Ashwini Kr. Choubey shared a picture of the guidelines in his Twitter drive on Sunday.
The health ministry issued standard operating procedures (COMPENSATION) for vocational training institutes, institutes of higher education that offer technical program courses that require laboratory work to be allowed as of September 21.
According to the guidelines, the seating arrangements should be done in an order to ensure a 6-foot distance between chairs and desks.
“The staggering of classroom activities, with separate time intervals, to allow for adequate physical distancing and disinfection of classroom facilities. Academic scheduling to have a mix of regular classroom teaching and online assessment. Teachers for make sure they and students cover their ears during teaching activities. Sharing items such as laptops, notebooks, office supplies between students will not be allowed, “said the guidelines.
On September 8, the Health Ministry issued a standard operating procedure (SOP) for the partial reopening of schools so that students in classes 9 to 12 receive guidance from their teachers on a voluntary basis.
The SOP follows the Unlock 4 guidelines of home ministry which came into effect on September 1. The Home Office had said that states and Union territories can allow up to 50 percent of teaching and non-teaching staff to be called into schools at the same time for online teaching or tele-counseling and related work. from September 21.
He said that students in classes 9 to 12 may be allowed to visit their schools, in areas outside the containment zones only, on a voluntary basis, to receive guidance from their teachers and this will be subject to the written consent of their parents. or tutors. .
Students in classes 9-12 will have the option to attend classes remotely / virtually or physically only on a voluntary basis to receive guidance from their teachers, subject to parent / guardian written permission.
The guidelines stated that periodic cleaning and disinfection (using 1% sodium hypochlorite) of frequently touched surfaces (doorknobs, elevator buttons, handrails, chairs, benches, bathroom accessories, etc.) will be mandatory. in all classrooms, labs, lockers, parking areas, other common areas before the start of classes and at the end of the day.
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