Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, May 22

The Punjab Government today announced closure of all schools, including government, semi-government and private, across the state for summer vacations from May 24 to June 23.

School Education Minister Vijay Inder Singla said due to the Covid pandemic, the educational institutions were already shut for students. The schools would further remain closed for teachers and other staff for a period of one month.

The minister said Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh-led Congress government had been taking precautionary measures for the safety of people in the wake of the pandemic.

Apart from taking necessary steps to ensure their safety, the government had worked hard to uplift the standard of education in schools, which was evident from increase in admissions and improvement in results.

The minister said since the closure of schools last year due to Covid, teachers under the Education Department had been teaching students using various online modes, including mobile applications and TV channels. This year, the teachers had been helping students out in every possible way to ensure the entire syllabus was covered.

The minister urged teachers to stay connected with students during the vacations, and raise awareness among them and their parents regarding the safety protocol to be followed to avert the spread of the virus.