With schools in the State set to reopen for Classes-X and XII students on January 8, School and Mass Education Minister Samir Ranjan Dash on Tuesday said the syllabus, which has been slashed by 30 per cent, would not be reduced further.Detailing the guidelines to be followed, he said sanitisation and safety of all students is being prioritised now. Around 25 students would be kept in each section for the classes. Accordingly, the number of sections will be increased in case there is more number of students. “The Principal Secretary of the department yesterday held a meeting with all District Education Officers (DEOs). A Nodal Officer has already been engaged in each district. They will work in coordination with their respective Collectors and DEOs,” the Minister said.He informed, “Classes will be held for 100 days. For this, classes will be held on Sundays too. Only Observation Days will be holidays.
Moreover, the DEOs have been asked to appoint teachers if required.” Regarding Covid-19 test of students, Dash said no such decision has been taken so far. The test would be undertaken if the Health Department directs to do so. Notably, Class-X is scheduled to be held from January 8 to April 26 whereas Class-XII would be reopened from January 8 to April 28.