FACT CHECK: MHA permits all states to reopen schools
However, a spokesperson of the Ministry of Home Affairs, stated that no decision has been taken by the MHA. All the educational institutions are still prohibited to open, throughout the country.
Home Ministry, in its guidelines for lockdown 4, had stated that all schools, colleges, educational training and coaching institutions, etc, will remain closed. It also stated that only online distance learning shall continue to be permitted and shall be encouraged.
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Recently, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) released a notice, granting permission to conduct board examinations during the lockdown. The notice issued by MHA permits CBSE, ICSE and other State Boards, whose exams were disrupted or are pending to begin the exams.
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