School reopening: Uttar Pradesh govt's primary, upper primary schools to reopen from this date

In view of declining COVID-19 infections in the state, the Uttar Pradesh government on Thursday (June 17, 2021) directed over 1.5 lakh government primary and upper primary schools to reopen from July 1.

New Delhi: In view of declining COVID-19 infections in the state, the Uttar Pradesh government on Thursday (June 17, 2021) directed over 1.5 lakh government primary and upper primary schools to reopen from July 1. Pratap Singh Baghel, secretary, Basic Shiksha Parishad has reportedly issued an order to divisional assistant education directors and Basic Shiksha Adhikaris across the state.  Though the schools will open for staff and teachers for administrative work, students will not be allowed to come till further orders from the Uttar Pradesh government.