Closure of schools in UP extended to April 30

Lucknow, April 11 : With Covid cases rising alarmingly in the state, Uttar Pradesh government on Sunday decided to extend the closure of schools from Classes 1 to 12 till April 30.

All coaching centres will also remain closed during this period.

"Classes of all the government/non-government schools from Classes 1 to 12 will remain closed in the state until April 30.Coaching centres will be closed.Pre-scheduled examinations may take place during this period.

Teachers and other staff can be present as per the requirement," Chief Minister Yogi Adityannath said in a meeting of team 11 here.Earlier, it was announced that students of Classes 1 to 8 studying in the state government schools would be promoted to the next Class without appearing for any exams.However, the pre-scheduled exams will take place.

Teachers and school staff would be called to schools as per the requirement.