Manipur schools for classes I to VIII reopen from today; low attendance recorded
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05 July, 2023 10:54 am IST
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Schools for classes I to VIII reopen in Manipur from today. In majority of the schools, low attendance were recorded. Due to the conflict situation prevailing in the state, the schools have remained shut since the first week of May.
An order issued by L. Nandakumar Singh, Director of education (S), Government of Manipur on July 03 said “In supersession of all orders issued in this regard, normal classes for Class 1 to 8 for all schools in the state, will resume from 5th of July, 2023 [Wednesday]. All zonal education officers under the department of education-schools, Manipur are hereby directed to inform all concerned and take up necessary actions accordingly.”
Manipur has around 1,110 schools – including 643 private schools, 384 government schools and 83 aided schools, according to the Board of Secondary Education, Manipur. There are over 100 schools in the state that houses displaced people and security forces.
Internet services continue to be suspended in the state and a curfew is in force in some areas. It is reported that at least 120 people have been killed, over 300 injured and nearly 45,000 displaced in Manipur since May 3, when violence erupted in the state.
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