The state government has decided to reopen all government, semi-government and private schools from January 7 onwards.

Chandigarh: Punjab school education minister Vijay Inder Singla, on Wednesday, said that following the persistent demand of parents, the state government has decided to reopen all government, semi-government and private schools from January 7 onwards.

An official press note said that the timings of the schools will be from 10 am to 3 pm and students only from class V to XII will be allowed to attend physical classes in the schools.

Vijay Inder Singla

Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh directed all school managements to strictly comply with the directions of the government, especially, the advisory issued by the health department to avert the threat of contraction of coronavirus.

The cabinet minister informed that the education department had taken feedback from the school heads and besides ensuring safety of the children, they have also suggested the department to reopen the schools before the annual exams for final revision of the students.