Karnataka School Reopen News Today: Education Minister reveals next academic year starting date - July 15, 2021
Karnataka School Reopen News Today: In big relief for students, the school reopen date has been revealed for start of next session. The Karnataka government stated that it plans to start the next academic session for schools from July 15, 2021, keeping in mind the increasing number of COVID-19 cases.
2021-22 academic session
During a press conference, Karnataka Primary and Secondary Education Minister S Suresh Kumar informed the reporters, "We are planning to start the next academic year for schools from July 15. We have to keep in mind the COVID situation as well." Source: PTI
Health and education of students
The Karnataka Education Minister said that the state has the obligation to take care of the health and education of the students when a Premji University report was referred that stated that the children are lagging in Maths in the absence of regular offline classes. Source: PTI
Bhagawad Gita in curriculum
While reacting to a question regarding the inclusion of Bhagawad Gita in the school curriculum, the Karnataka Education Minister said that the government would consult experts and decide whether the Bhagawad Gita should be included curriculum, as demanded from some quarters. Source: PTI
COVID situation
Karnataka, which shares its border with Maharashtra has reported 1,275 cases on Wednesday, March 17, which is highest in the state since December 9. Source: PTI