Port Blair, Jan. 31: Consequent on approval accorded by Competent Authority, Classes for Std. X, XI & XII in all Management (Govt., Govt. Aided, Private Unaided and Local Body) schools across Islands will reopen on daily basis with effect from 1st February, 2022 subject to certain conditions.   

All educational institutions are directed to ensure COVID protocol, follow COVID Appropriate Behaviour and vaccination of all eligible students in the age group of 15 and above.

Students will be permitted to attend school only with the written consent of parents /guardian.

Physical attendance will not be compulsory and online instructions via the existing mode will continue.

For classes I to IX teaching through existing online mode shall continue as usual.

Specific directions and Standard Operating Procedures to be followed in the schools have been communicated to all the schools through Zonal Officers in order to comply with the COVID-19 protocols.