[Unlock 4.0] Schools, colleges and other educational institutions to remain closed till September 30.

Ministry of Home Affairs on Saturday released the Unlock 4.0 guidelines. It notified that schools, colleges, and other educational institutions will remain closed up to September 30 in view of the Covid-19 pandemic. Moreover, students of classes 9 to 12 may be allowed to visit schools outside contaminant sones on a voluntary basis with parents' written consent,  for taking guidance from their teachers.

Higher Education Institutions only for research scholars (Ph.D.) and post-graduate students of technical and professional programs requiring laboratory or experimental works will also be permitted by the department of higher education in consultation with MHA, based on the assessment of the situation in states and UTs.

On the other hand, Metro rail will be allowed to operate with effect from 7th September 2020 in a graded manner, by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.

For more information click on the link https://www.mha.gov.in/sites/default/files/DO_Lr_Unlock4_29082020.pdf

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