After two academic years disrupted by COVID-19 closures, schools in the State will begin a new session on a high note on June 1. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan will inaugurate the State-level Pravesanotsavam at Government Higher Secondary School, Kazhakuttam, at 9.30 a.m. on the day.
Pravesanotsavams will also be held in all schools, Minister for General Education V. Sivankutty said at a press conference here on Wednesday. Nearly 43 lakh students, 1.8 lakh teachers, and 24,800 non-teaching staff will reach school on the reopening day.
Maintenance of schools will be completed by Friday. Clean-up operations will be conducted in schools and surroundings. It should be ensured that no reptiles lurk on school campuses. Water tanks, wells, and other water sources should be cleaned, he said.
