The 100 percent literate state in India Kerala, also known as God’s own Country’, famous for tour and tourism, where colleges and university campuses opened partially on Monday, after remaining closed for over 290 days due to restrictions and lockdown imposed in the wake of Covid-19 pandemic.
Over 1,350 higher education institutions including arts and science and engineering colleges, state universities and the lone central university in the state located in Kasaragod welcomed a limited number of students in compliance with strict Covid protocols.
Classes restarted for the final year undergraduate and postgraduate students. Thermal screening, mandatory usage of face masks, social distancing and frequent sanitisation of campuses greeted students in each institution.
As per the government instructions, only 50 pc of students were allowed in each class and shift system was introduced in many institutions based on the strength of students. The decision to increase the working hours and to conduct classes on Saturday has irked a section of the academic fraternity especially those belonging to teachers' unions affiliated to opposition parties.
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