Haryana Government on Friday decided to reopen the schools for the students studying in class VI to VIII from February 1 (Monday). The schools will be reopened from 10 am to 1:30 pm.

An official spokesperson said that before coming to school, students will have to undergo health checkup at the Primary Health Centre and Community Health Centre. This investigation report should not be more than 72 hours old. The spokesperson said that despite the decision to reopen the schools, the school management has been directed to take all necessary precautions required for the containment of Covid-19.

For the mid-day meal, the ongoing dry ration scheme will be followed and regarding distribution of cooked food, a decision will be taken after holding discussions with the School Management Committees. It is pertinent to mention that till now due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, classes of the students studying in classes I to VIII  have been conducted online. From January, monthly assessment of students of these classes has been taken through AVSAR app.

Teachers were directed to register every student on the AVSAR app and ensure that students are using this app regularly.  All the teachers had been directed to attend the school every day to update the skill passbook and also update the details about continuous comprehensive assessment work, informed the spokesman.

The spokesman said that concerned class in-charge teacher/subject teacher and the head of the school will be held responsible if any negligence is found in the implementation of usage of AVSAR app. The teachers were directed to ensure that all students participate in the exam through the AVSAR app.