Govt working on plan to reduce school syllabus amid Covid-19 outbreak

Universities and schools across the country have been closed since March 16, when the Centre announced a countrywide classroom shutdown as part of a slew of measures to contain the Covid-19 outbreak

The HRD Ministry is working on a plan to reduce school syllabus as well as hours of instruction for the current session to make up for any academic loss caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, Union minister Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank' announced on Tuesday.

The ministry has sought suggestions from various stakeholders in this regard.

"In view of the current circumstances and after receiving a lot of requests from parents and teachers, we are contemplating the option of reduction in the syllabus and instructional hours for the coming academic year," HRD minister Nishank tweeted.

"I would like to appeal to all teachers,