Govt hints at allowing limited in-person teaching in higher educational institutions in J&K

Schools to remain closed, higher educational institutions to commence teaching for vaccinated staff, students only with specific permission of concerned DMs

Srinagar August 29 : The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Sunday said that higher educational institutions can be permitted to operate with limited in-person teaching for vaccinated staff and students.

According to an order, the decision was taken at a detailed review meeting on current COVID situation in Jammu and Kashmir held by the State Executive Committee, who is the Chief Secretary J&K, with the Additional Chief Secretary (ACS), Finance, ACS Health and Medical Education , Principal Secretary, Home, Divisional Commissioners, Deputy Commissioners, Superintendents of Police and other officers of Jammu and Kashmir.

The order reads that all schools including coaching centers shall continue to remain closed for onsite / in-person teaching, till further orders.

“However, the higher educational institutions can be permitted to commence with limited in-person teaching subject to 100% vaccination of staff and students and specific permission of concerned Deputy Commissioners,” it reads.

The order also reads that such institutions can organize special vaccination camps in consultation with the concerned district administrations.

“Other educational institutions can allow attendance of vaccinated staff for administrative purposes,” it added.