Technical, Engineering Colleges In Odisha To Reopen From September 6

The Odisha government decided to reopen technical universities, engineering and professional colleges, polytechnics, diploma institutions, and ITIs for all students of postgraduate (PG), undergraduate (UG), diploma, and ITI programmes from September 6

According to the reports the decision was made due to the improvement in the Covid-19 situation in the state. The Skill Development and Technical Education Department have directed all the institutions to reopen physical classes following all Covid-19 protocols such as sanitisation and disinfection of all classrooms, hostels, and laboratories as the government guidelines.

The report further added that the department had earlier opened the classes for the final year students of all the UG, PG, and Diploma courses in August. Now, it will reopen for the rest of the students. Among the other protocols include those who are staying in containment zones will not be allowed to attend offline classes. Social distancing and wearing of masks be followed.

The government announced the same through an official notice dated August 31.