In the latest decision on Sunday, the primary schools in the State will not reopen from January 3 as the State Government withheld its previous move due to the sudden rise in Covid-19 cases.
School and Mass Education Minister Samir Ranjan Dash informed this to the media.
The Government had earlier made an announcement regarding reopening of schools for students of Classes-I to V. Later, concerned officials visited many primary schools across the State and held discussions with those associated with the educational institutions.
Considering the sharp spike in daily Covid-19 cases during the last two days and the safety of the children, the Government decided to postpone the reopening of primary schools.
However, offline classes for students of Classes-VI to X would continue at schools, said Minister Dash.