Closure of primary schools extended till May 22

The ongoing closure of all primary schools and kindergartens has been extended till May 22 due to the current coronavirus situation, the Ministry of Primary and Mass Education said today.

The ministry, in a statement this afternoon, also said that the students should stay at home during the closure for ensuring safety from Covid-19.

Earlier on March 25, education ministry declared that in-person classes at secondary schools and colleges across the country would resume on May 23 after Eid-ul-Fitr.

On February 27, the government had announced that all schools and colleges would reopen on March 30.

The new announcement, however, has brought uncertainty for thousands of students and their guardians across the country.

On February 22, the government announced that in-person classes at public and private universities would resume on May 24, after Eid-ul-Fitr, and that all dormitories of universities would reopen on May 17.

The government on March 17 last year closed all educational institutions, aiming to contain the spread of coronavirus. The closure led to cancellation of exams and left academic calendars in disarray.

Educational activities of around four crore students were being hampered due to the closure.