Amidst declining numbers of new Covid-19 cases, the U.P state government ordered 1.5 lakh government primary and upper primary schools across the state to reopen from July 1, on Thursday.

Teachers have been asked to conduct online classes from schools. The Basic Shiksha Parishad has decided to deposit sanctioned money for mid-day meals directly in the account of students or their parents.

According to an order issued on Tuesday night by the secretary, UPBEB, Pratap Singh Baghel, students will not attend schools till further orders. "Schools may call teachers and employees based on the requirement," the order said. For schools affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) and Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE), the respective school management committees (SMCs) will decide on calling teachers and administrative staff from July 1. "SMCs will be authorised to take any decision for schools other than UPBEB," said Baghel.

After reopening, government schools will undertake activities to ensure 100 percent enrolment of students, distribution of food security allowance (for mid-day meal) and free books to students in a time-bound manner.

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