The Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren announced
on Tuesday that the schools which had been
closed from the beginning of this year in view of
the COVID-19 pandemic will soon be reopened.
The students of class nine and above will be
allowed to attend physical classes.
The classes may be reopened within a week,
Mr. Biren said.
He said that even though the COVID-19 scenario
is better, the fight against the disease is not over
and all sections should be alert and follow the
SOPs.
Mr. Biren was speaking at the inaugural
function of the CM’s Coaching Class centre for
civil service examinations in Imphal.
He said that the students who aspire for the
civil services examinations now do not have to
go elsewhere for coaching classes.
Over 2000 students had applied for the coaching
classes , but only 200 of them have been selected.
Education Minister S. Rajen who was present at
the function said that very soon classrooms and
residential quarters will also be constructed so
that teachers and students could stay on the campus.
He said that land has been acquired near Imphal
and the construction work will begin soon.
Though schools were not permitted to reopen in
Manipur, reports said that some private schools
in the hill districts were already open. Mr. Biren
issued a warning for going against the policy of
the Government.