Rajasthan government to upgrade 703 primary schools

The government has decided to upgrade these schools to make education accessible to students, especially girls, in their immediate neighbourhood.

Rajasthan government has decided to give an upgrade to its 703 primary schools in the state to upper primary level. On August 18, Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot via his official Twitter handle announced that they have taken a decision to upgrade 703 government primary schools to the upper primary level in accordance with the budgetary provisions. The minister further added that the decision will make education accessible to students, especially girls, in their immediate neighbourhood.

Check out the official tweet below:

Witnessing a decline in the numbers of the COVID-19 cases, the Rajasthan government has decided to reopen schools, colleges and educational institutions from September 1. Educational institutes across the state were closed due to the restrictions and lockdown imposed in the area in view of the devastating second wave of the global pandemic. Students willing to attend offline classes must note that parental consent is a must. Schools have been directed not to force students to attend offline classes. However, the online classes will continue for students who do not wish to attend the regular classes.

Other guidelines issued by the department include restrictions on morning assembly for the time being to maintain social distancing and other covid19 protocols. Students will only be allowed after a proper screening for COVID-19. According to the SoPs issued, the schools have been directed to reopen at a 50 percent capacity. Vaccination with at least the first dose before school reopening is mandatory for all the staff members and teachers. Schools have also received directions to follow COVID-19 necessary protocols which include sanitation, compulsory masks, disinfection, etc.

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