The Government of Puducherry decided to reopen the schools for classes 9 to 12 from September 1 in Puducherry, Karaikal, and Yanam regions. The government has instructed all the heads of the schools to carry out preliminary works before September 1. They have also been asked to follow all the SOPs set by the government for safety purposes for all. 

The government on Friday said that schools for the students from classes 9-12 will reopen from 1st September. "It has been decided to reopen schools for the students from classes IX-XII for the academic year 2021-2022 from 01.09.2021 in Puducherry, Karaikal, and Yanam regions," PT Rudra Goud, director of school education, said in a circular. 

Schools for the students from classes IX to XII to reopen from 1st September in Puducherry, Karaikal and Yanam regions: Government of Puducherry pic.twitter.com/oNI1ykp4lX

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