The Union Ministry of Home Affairs on Wednesday came out with its latest guidelines pertaining to relaxations in the pan-India COVID-19 lockdown, with some significant areas opening up.
A Quick Guideline
I. Cinema halls to re-open at 50% capacity
II. State governments to take a call on opening of schools from 15th October
III. Swimming pools used for training of sportspersons will also be allowed from the same date
IV. State governments can now allow social, cultural and religious congregations of more than 100 people with conditions
V. State governments are not permitted from imposing any localised lockdown at the state, district, city or village level, outside the containment zones without consulting the Centre
However, with regard to the opening of schools, there are some conditions that the MHA (Ministry of Home Affairs) has introduced. For one, it says online or distance learning is still preferred. Children can also choose to opt for online courses as opposed to physical attendance, in schools that offer it.
Attendance in any case cannot be imposed and will be based on the consent of the parents. The child, even if he does attend school, can only do so with written consent from his guardians.
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