Schools for classes 10 to 12 in Himachal to open from August 2

Tribune News Service

Shimla, July 22

In view of the decline in Covid cases, Himachal government has decided open schools for classes 10 to 12 from August 2.

The decision was taken by the Cabinet at its meeting chaired by Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur, here on Thursday. The Education department made a presentation before the Cabinet in view of the improved Covid situation.

The residential and partially residential schools would also open for Classes 10 to 12 from August 2 by following the SoPs. The research scholars in universities would be allowed as per the dates to be notified by the university authorities.

A decision has also been taken to allow opening of coaching centres, tuition and training institutions across the state from July 26. Regular classes in schools will be held only for Class 10 to 12. However students from Class 5 to 8 can come to school to get their doubts cleared from their teachers.