Colleges to Reopen Next Week, Govt Issues Guidelines For The Union Territory Ladakh

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With COVID-19 cases on a steady decline, authorities in the Union Territory of Ladakh have issued guidelines for the reopening of higher educational institutions from next week.

In an order, Secretary Higher Education Department Padma Angmo said all the higher educational institutions may consider reopening for on-site classes from August 2 with strict adherence to already issued COVID-19 SOP and guidelines. The order said the academic calendar should be planned in a manner to avoid overcrowding, congregation at all times, and classes to be scheduled in a staggered manner.

All the students and faculty/staff shall make use of Arogya Setu App, the order said. The officials said the COVID-19 situation in Ladakh is well under control.