Schools in UP may not start functioning from this month- Deputy CM

Source: Times of India

The Deputy Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Dinesh Sharma said that there are very bleak chances of the partial reopening of schools from September 21, due to the rising number of coronavirus cases in the state.

"It is very unlikely that schools can be allowed to function partially. It is not possible to run schools, even partially, at least, for this month. Safety of the students is a big issue, and it cannot be compromised," said the Minister.

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The Unlock 4.0 has issued standard operating procedure for a partial reopening of schools for students of classes 9 to 12 voluntarily. However, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will have the last words about this decision in the state.
Also, the parents have been strongly opposing the idea of sending their kids in schools during the pandemic.