Educational institutions likely to re-open in J-K after July 15

SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Government is likely to re-open educational institutions after July 15, well placed sources said.

If sources are to be believed, Government is likely to make an announcement about re-opening of the schools, colleges and universities before July 15. Sources said that a decision about the re-opening of coaching centres is also on cards.

“There are bright chances that educational institutions may resume offline work. Let us see how things go,” an official from Education Department said on the condition of anonymity.

Meanwhile, Directorate of Health Services Kashmir has asked both Higher Education and School Education Directors to identify the locations where teaching, non-teaching staff and eligible students can be vaccinated before the re-opening of educational institutions.

Director Health Services Kashmir, Dr Mushtaq Ahmed Rather confirmed that they will start a vaccination drive for teaching, non-teaching staff and students before re-opening of schools and colleges.

“Re-opening of schools is prerogative of the government but yes, it is important to get teachers and students vaccinated to prevent potential resurgence of COVID-19 cases,” he said.

Director Health said that they have sought dates and requested Director Higher Education and School Education to identify the locations where vaccination camps will be set up for teachers and students.

Pertinently, educational institutions have already been closed till July 15 this month due to the pandemic of COVID-19.