Indications from govt on reopening schools after April 14, says Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank

After reviewing the coronavirus situation in the country, the government will consider reopening schools after April 14, 2020, Union HRD Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank’ said on Sunday.

In an interview to PTI, he said the safety of students and teachers is of utmost importance to the government, and his Ministry is prepared to ensure there is no academic loss to



students if schools and colleges needed to remain shut beyond April 14.

It is difficult to make a decision at the moment. We will review the situation on April 14 and depending upon the circumstances, a decision will be taken on whether schools and colleges can be reopened now or have to be closed for more time, Pokhriyal said when asked about his Ministry’s post-lockdown plan.