A major relief had come for teachers, students and school administrations as the Punjab government provided an extension of another academic

A major relief had come for teachers, students and school administrations as the Punjab government provided an extension of another academic session to nearly 2,200 state-affiliated schools in view of the difficulties faced due to coronavirus. 

Education Minister Vijay Inder Singla has given exemption to these schools for another academic year.

Vijay Inder SinglaHe said that in view of the situation in Punjab due to Covid-19 epidemic, the schools affiliated to the education department have been given this relief for a short period of time. The Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh approved the proposal.

The Education Minister said that all the schools would have to ensure the safety of the students during this increase. However, the number of Associated Schools has been extended till March 31, 2021.

Punjab GovernmentBut these schools will have to file an affidavit by December 31, 2020 for necessary infrastructure improvements. Non-functioning schools will be able to continue pre-primary classes for the education of three to six year old children from the next academic year.

Singla said the issue has been seriously considered by the education department in view of the situation created by the spread of the corona virus. The situation will be reconsidered after December 31, 2020. Schools that do not meet the set criteria will only be allowed to continue pre-primary classes from next semester.