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Punjab Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains has announced the reopening of all educational institutions following recent devastating floods. Private schools can resume operations from September 8 provided they ensure building and classroom safety. Government school teachers will report on September 8 for inspections and cleaning while students return on September 9. The minister emphasized that Deputy Commissioners can order closures in areas still severely affected by flooding.

Key Points: Punjab Education Minister Harjot Bains Reopens Schools After Floods

  • Deputy Commissioners authorized to close institutions in severely flood-affected areas
  • Private schools reopen September 8 with mandatory safety checks
  • Government school teachers report September 8 for damage assessment
  • Students resume classes in government schools from September 9
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Punjab Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains announces reopening of all educational institutions

Punjab Education Minister announces reopening of all educational institutions from September 8 with safety protocols after devastating floods, authorizing DCs to close severely affected areas.

"Private schools can reopen on September 8 for both teachers and students, contingent on ensuring building and classroom safety by the School Management. - Harjot Singh Bains"

Chandigarh, September 7

As life gradually returns to normalcy after the recent devastating floods and heavy rains in the state, Punjab Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains on Sunday announced the reopening of all the educational institutions, including schools, colleges, universities, polytechnic institutes and ITIs from September 8.

He authorised Deputy Commissioners to decide on the closure of such institutions in the areas which are severely affected.

Elaborating on the reopening plan, Harjot Singh Bains informed that private schools can reopen on September 8 for both teachers and students, contingent on ensuring building and classroom safety by the School Management.

Government schools, however, will have a different schedule: teachers and staff will report on September 8 for inspections, cleaning and damage assessment, while students will resume classes from September 9.

He directed the school heads to ensure the cleaning of government school premises with the help of SMCs, panchayats, MCs, and to immediately report to the Deputy Commissioner, SDM, or the Engineering department if they found any damage to the building or classroom, to ensure the safety of students and staff.

He further added that colleges, universities, ITIs and polytechnic institutes will resume regular operations for both teachers and students from September 8.

Emphasising the safety of students and staff, the Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains directed the administration to take necessary measures to ensure educational institutions are functional and safe.

School heads and management committees have been tasked with ensuring water drainage and thorough cleaning of premises.

Amid a severe flood situation in Punjab, the situation remains under control in Ludhiana, the district administration said on Sunday.

According to an update issued at 2:30 PM, the water has not entered the villages in Ludhiana district. However, officials noted that the speed of the water is very high, causing soil erosion along its path.

The administration appealed to residents to remain calm, stressing the need not to panic. It also cautioned that spectators were not allowed at the flooded sites for safety reasons.

As of Saturday, 46 people have lost their lives due to floods in Punjab, according to the officials.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Hope they've properly inspected all school buildings. After such heavy flooding, structural safety should be the top priority. Better to delay a day than risk accidents.
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Aman W
Finally! My kids were getting restless at home. Smart move to have teachers report first for inspection. Safety first always 👍
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Sarah B
As a teacher in Ludhiana, I appreciate the staggered approach. We need that extra day to assess damage and prepare classrooms properly. Water drainage is still a concern in many areas though.
Vikram M
Good to see the administration thinking about safety. But what about transportation? Many school buses might have been damaged in floods. Parents should check transport arrangements too.
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Nisha Z
My heart goes out to the 46 families who lost loved ones. While education is important, let's not forget the human cost of these floods. Hope the government provides proper support to affected families.

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