Lucknow, Apr 11 (IANS): With Covid cases rising alarmingly in the state, the 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.