At least 69 percent parents are in favour of schools reopening in April, when the new academic session begins, according to a survey conducted by online platform, LocalCircles.
The survey, in which over 19,000 parents across the country were interviewed, also found that only 26 percent of them approve of their children receiving the Covid-19 vaccine by April if it is made available by then.
“Sixty-nine percent parents said given the current trends and situation with Covid, schools in India should start from April 2021 or after, when the next academic year begins, as many feared to send their children to school amid the outbreak. Further, 23 percent said it should start from January,” the survey said.
“Only 26 percent Indian parents approve of their children receiving the Covid-19 vaccine if it is made available by April 2021 or before the school session. Further, 56 percent parents said they will wait for three months or more and then consider, based on data or findings,” it added.
Schools across the country were closed in March last year to contain the spread of Covid-19 and were partially reopened in some states on October 15. However, a few states have decided to keep them closed in view of a spike in the number of coronavirus cases there.
Bihar, Assam, Kerala, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Jharkhand, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Sikkim are among the states that have reopened schools from this month for the students of Classes 9 to 12.
The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) had requested for the reopening of its affiliated schools in various states from January 4 owing to the upcoming ICSE board examinations, though no decision has been taken in this regard.
Source: PTI
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