Colleges and Universities in Sikkim would resume from November 23 (Monday), as per a Friday directive from the State government. The decision to reopen the higher education institutions in Sikkim was taken referring to the instructions from Education ministry and guidelines from University Grants Commission (UGC).
There are 15 colleges, four private varsities, one State university and one Central university in Sikkim with around 20,000 students. Students can attend their classes only getting consent from their parents. All teaching and non-teaching faculties have been directed by the Education department to report to their respective colleges starting Monday. The institutions have to strictly follow the Covid protection guidelines from the authorities.
Speaking with Media , Education additional chief secretary G.P. Upadhyaya said: “We approached the government for approval after receiving the guidelines and references from the UGC and Education ministry. Once the approval was given, we decided to reopen the colleges and universities in Sikkim starting November 23.”
Teaching and non-teaching staffs have to report to their institutions compulsorily. However, attendance of students is voluntary and they need to get consent of their parents to attend the classes, said the additional chief secretary.
Report by Prakash, Special Correspondent Sikkim
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