Schools, colleges in Maharashtra will remain closed till February 15, 2022, the state government mentioned in a Notice dated January 8 (Saturday). Meanwhile, the students of board exams (Class 10th and 12th) can continue their activities. This step has been taken in view of the “SUDDEN INCREASES IN CORONA & OMICRON CASES”.
As per the guidelines “TEACHERS CAN CARRY OUT THEIR ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIVITIES” as permitted by the School Education Department, Skill and Entrepreneurship Development Department, other departments. Exceptions required by these departments and statutory authorities on account of any exigencies will have to be approved by the SDMA, it noted.
Competitive exams being conducted as per guidelines:
The competitive exams which were already scheduled will be conducted following the Corona-19 protocol. ALL COMPETITIVE EXAMINATIONS TO BE HELD AT THE NATIONAL LEVEL will be as per the guidelines of the Government of India. Hall tickets for these examinations will be valid documents to prove the essential purpose of movement, – mentioned in the circular.
Over 100 new Sainik Schools; Will provide opportunity to girls to join armed forces says:
Défense Minister Rajnath Singh has announced the establishment of 100 new Saini Schools today, on 8th January. The Minister, while presiding over the webinar on Sainik Schools, also suggested the Défense Department and Saini School Society to devise a mechanism for ranking all Saini Schools. With respect to performance and audit.
Children should be introduced to patriotism by:
Shri Singh said that this would encourage healthy competition among the schools, as well as encourage them to try out various innovations. He said that along with the curriculum, “CHILDREN SHOULD BE MADE AWARE OF PATRIOTISM” and allegiance to the nation as it would help in building their character and benefit the country.
The government believes in increasing the role of women in the armed forces and has taken several steps in this direction, including paving the way for girls to enter Sainik Schools and providing permanent commission to women officers, a statement said.
The establishment of more than 100 new SAINIK SCHOOLS WILL GIVE GIRLS AN OPPORTUNITY to join the armed forces and contribute to national security.
According to the statement, the minister expressed confidence that the decision to set up new Sainik Schools would encourage girls to realize their dreams of serving the country.
He said that while ‘Sainik’ is a symbol of unity, discipline and devotion, while ‘School’ is the center of education, therefore “SAINIK SCHOOLS ARE PLAYING AN IMPORTANT AN IMPORTANT ROLE IN MAKING CHILDREN CAPABLE CITIZENS”.
Quality education is the fourth of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals adopted by the United Nations. There are many other goals under “QUALITY EDUCATION”.
Shri Singh said that the government is focusing on providing quality education to the youth of the country as it lays a solid foundation for the all-round development of the society.
