Chandigarh, Sept. 7 -- In a move to restore academic normalcy amid improving conditions following severe floods and heavy rainfall, Punjab Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains today directed the reopening of all educational institutions across the state starting September 8, with specific protocols for government schools to prioritize safety inspections.
The announcement comes as floodwaters recede in most areas, allowing authorities to shift focus from emergency response to recovery. All private schools, colleges, universities, polytechnic institutes, and Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) will resume full operations on Monday, September 8, for both teachers and students. Management of these institutions has been tasked with conductin...