PANAJI
In its attempt to end online classes in schools that are being conducted for over a year now, the State government has lifted the restrictions imposed on educational institutions for conducting classes in physical mode.
The circular issued by Director of Higher Education, Prasad Lolayekar on August 16, states that heads of educational institutions under the purview of the Directorate of Higher Education may take appropriate decision to conduct classes in physical mode for the new academic year 2021-22 based on the ground realities and the infrastructure that is available.
The circular also advocates following proper standard operating procedures pertaining to the Covid-19 pandemic.
All non-vaccinated staff members excluding those who cannot be vaccinated because they were or are currently Covid positive shall produce the RT-PCR test report every week, the circular adds.
It may be recalled that the new academic year commenced from June 21 in online mode. The directorate had also issued a notice asking all teaching and non-teaching staff to attend school.
