AGARTALA: Due to the uncertain situation created in Tripura by the Covid-19 pandemic, the state government has decided to promote students in Classes 1 to 4 and Classes 6 and 7 without holding exams this year.
Aside from school students being promoted without having to take physical exams, the summer break for schools has been extended from May 25 to June 7 due to the current circumstances caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Education Minister Ratan Lal Nath said, "Class I, II, III, IV, VI & VII students will be promoted to the next higher classes. When the school will reopen then the students will take an examination of their respective classes, which is evaluation of their previous classes for Evaluation of learning levels."
"Summer vacation for school students has been Extended From 25th May to 7th June keeping in view of the rising trend of covid-19 cases in the state," he further added.
While Tripura's schools are currently closed, the state government has agreed to designate 20 of them as special category schools. These schools were established to provide students in the state with a high-quality education.
Glad to announce that 20 NOS state government schools are being deemed as specified category schools. These schools will be among the Model schools which will impart quality education to the students of our state," the education minister said.
Tripura's schools were closed on April 17 due to an increase in the number of Covid-19 cases across the state in recent weeks. In the state, schools will remain closed until further notice, reopening only after the Covid-19 cases decrease.
The state government has agreed to launch Vande Tripura, an educational platform that has been approved by the state School Department of Education.
"It would be very beneficial for the students of our state to continue studies amidst this Covid Crisis through this dedicated educational channel," Mr. Nath said.
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