Schools in trouble-torn Manipur to remain closed till 8th July 2023

It may be mentioned here that the schools in Manipur were closed from May 4, 2023

The Manipur government has deferred the date for resumption of normal classes for all schools in the strife-torn state till July 8, 2023 or until further order.

In an order issued today, director of education (schools), Manipur, L Nandakumar Singh said, “The resumption of normal classes for all schools in the state, as issued vide order of even no. dated 19-06-2023, stands deferred till 08-07-2023 or until further order, whichever is earlier. All Zonal Education Officers under the Department of Education-Schools, Manipur are hereby directed to inform all concerned and take up necessary actions accordingly.

Earlier, the directorate of education (schools) had planned to resume classes for all the schools in the state from july 1, 2023.

It may be mentioned here that the schools in Manipur were closed from May 4, 2023.

The state Education Minister Thounaojam Basantakumar Singh announced the summer vacation from May 4 to May 30. The Education Minister also issued additional instructions in view of the ongoing violence in the state.

Manipur has been on the boil for over a month now since violence broke out in the state on May 3.

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