NEW DELHI: The HRD Ministry is working on a plan to reduce school syllabus as well as hours of instruction for the current session to make up for any academic loss caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Union Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ announced on Tuesday.
The Ministry has sought suggestions from various stakeholders in this regard.
“In view of the current circumstances and after receiving a lot of requests from parents and teachers, we are contemplating the option of reduction in the syllabus and instructional hours for the coming academic year,” HRD Minister Nishank tweeted.(AGENCIES)