Primary schools in Uttarakhand to reopen from September 21 onwards

The option of online education will also be available to students of these classes, the order said.

The school administration will have to ensure proper sanitisation of the entire premises, including classrooms, offices, libraries and toilets. Students and staff members will have to mandatorily wear masks and maintain physical distancing. A nodal officer will be appointed in each school to ensure compliance with COVID-19 protocol and guidelines.

Similarly, schools in Haryana will also reopen for classes 1 to 3 from September 20, state Education Minister Kanwar Pal had said. Classes will be held while strictly adhering to COVID-19 standard operating procedures (SOPs) issued by the education department, he said.