Finance
By: Shree1news, 27 OCT 2021
Bhubaneswar: Offline classes for First Yr UG and PG students will start in degree colleges and universities throughout Odisha from November 1 and November 15, respectively.
The State Government has written to the Principals of all Colleges and Vice-Chancellors of all Universities in this regard.
“Classroom teaching of First Yr U.G. and First Yr P.G. Students (Freshly admitted) for the session 2021-22 will begin from 01.11.2021 and 15.11.2021, respectively in physical mode by following appropriate Covid-19 prevention protocols,” the letter read.
Protocols:
* Face Mask/ Face Cover shall be mandatory.
* Frequent Hand Wash/ Hand Sanitization shall be ensured.
Social Distancing shall be adopted in classrooms, libraries, laboratories, and many others.
* Spitting in campus shall be strictly prohibited.
Respiratory etiquettes shall be strictly followed. (i.e. Covering one’s mouth and nose by handkerchief while coughing/ sneezing).
* Self-monitoring of health and reporting of illness should be encouraged.
* There must be an isolation room ready for any emergency.
Hostel facilities shall also be made available for these students who’ve taken admission in hostels. All possible Covid-19 prevention protocols shall be followed in hostels, the letter added.
Classroom teaching for First Yr UG and PG students was suspended within the state because of the COVID-19 situation. However, online courses were underway.
