AGARTALA, April 18 (TIWN): As, lockdown extended till 3rd May, classes via TV channels or online to be started for Tripura school students. Education Minister Ratanlal Nath has confirmed media that various TV channels which are in existence including Headlines Tripura, Mrinalini, Sristi, Dristi, New Icon, Awaz etc will operate the launching of free classes from tomorrow that is on 19th April. The schedules to be followed by proper routine method. Channels also denied to take any amount from Govt, although Govt is planning to benefit the channels at minimum for the coverage in this crisis situation.

While launching the project, the Education Minister said, “As students are unable to go to schools, due to lockdown, thus, via TV channels we have decided to start online teaching. Many teachers are interested to teach students via live-telecast, the Minister informed media”. He further announced, summer vacation has been cancelled and when schools to be opened social distances to be maintained and numbers of sections class-wise to be extended. Tripura schools are shutdown from 17th March, 2020.

As schools are already in vacation since March 17, thus, Govt of Tripura has announced about cancellation of summer vacation for 2020.

On Thursday, Education Minister Ratanlal Nath has announced this.