District administrations gear up for reopening of schools in Vellore, nearby districts
District administrations in Vellore and nearby areas are preparing to reopen schools on June 4 with renovated facilities. Efforts include cleaning water tanks, pruning trees, and ensuring adequate supplies of uniforms and books for students. Special attention is being given to schools in tribal areas, along with the establishment of a help desk for safety concerns.
- ▪Schools in Vellore, Tiruvannamalai, Ranipet, and Tirupattur will reopen on June 4 after refurbishment.
- ▪Efforts include cleaning water tanks and ensuring timely meals for students.
- ▪Special buses have been arranged for safe transport of students.
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The district administrations in Vellore, Tiruvannamalai, Ranipet and Tirupattur are all set to reopen schools on June 4 (Thursday) with refurbished classrooms. Prior to the opening of schools, a week-long exercise of refurbishing entire campuses, especially in government schools in these districts were in full swing with volunteers, including residents and students pitching in. “Over Head Tanks (OHT) in the school campus were cleaned to provide quality water for students. Trees were also pruned Fresh stocks for noon meals were also kept ready to ensure timely food for students,” said K. Raman, a teacher. Many schools were given a facelift, including removal of bushes, erection of steel fences around the campus, replacing old electrical lines and water pipelines with new ones.
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