Port Blair, March 16: The classes for Pre-Primary in all management (Govt., Govt. Aided, Private Unaided and Local Body) schools across A&N Islands will reopen on alternate day basis with effect from 21st March, 2022 subject to certain conditions.  The Director of Education has directed all educational institutions to follow all COVID protocol and ensure COVID appropriate behaviour. Students will be permitted to attend school only with the written consent of parents/guardian. Physical attendance will not be compulsory.

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 as well as to prevent the spread of COVID-19.