After cabinet approval, Manipur schools and colleges are going to reopen from January 27

A state cabinet meeting convened on Friday approved re-opening of schools in the state from January 27. S Rajen, Manipur Education Minister said schools will be re-opened only for class 9 and above, including colleges.

The decision comes four days after an SOP was prepared by the state in line with the guidelines of the Union Ministry of Education. The SOP is divided into two parts, first one, health, hygiene, and



safety. Second, learning with physical and social distancing.

Subsequently, the Council of Higher Secondary Manipur (COHSEM) had also announced to conduct the class 12 exams with 30 per cent cut in the syllabus. The exam is likely to be held in May.

COHSEM said preparations for conducting the exam are almost over and the schedule will be notified once Government gave its approval for re-opening of schools.