Uttarakhand: As the corona, cases are declining several state governments easing the lockdowns. Here Today the Uttarakhand Cabinet recommended the re-opening of schools for students of classes 6 to 12 from August 1 in light of the decreasing number of coronavirus cases in the state. In addition to this, the Cabinet also approved a scheme to give Rs 50,000 each to 100 candidates who clear the preliminary Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) exams.

This allowance will be given under the 'Udayman Chhatra Yojana scheme'. With only 43 new cases in the last 24 hours, the number of active cases in Uttarakhand currently stands at 659. Several other states, including Punjab, Andhra Pradesh, and Odisha, have also allowed the reopening of schools as the COVID-19 situation slowly improves.

The Cabinet moreover decided that the monsoon session of the Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly will be held from August 23 to August 27. And in it several matters will be discussed.

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