Maksam Tayeng

PASIGHAT, Jul 18: Raising concern over the re-opening of schools with starting of admission procedures in all the schools (both government and private), Adi Baane Kebang (ABK), the apex & appellate body of Adi society has termed the step of the state government as detrimental and suicidal which may possibly cause the lives of children in large numbers.
In a letter to Deputy Commissioner, Pasighat on Friday, the ABK stated that the schools and colleges are risky places for community spreading of the COVID-19 pandemic as people from all corners come in to one place. “It is quite worrisome to see the innocent students and staff are compelled to step out of their homes exposing them to the infection during the process of admission. Even one positive case can be disastrous rendering all your hard work in containing the infection to zero and seriously jeopardizing our collective fight against Covid-19 pandemic”, cautioned the ABK’s Secretary General, Okom Yosung while adding that schools in Pasighat have started admission of students for the new session 2020-2021 as per the order from the Government.
ABK has suggested for doing the admission of students strictly through online means or to postpone the admission and other academic activities till covid-19 pandemic normalizes.
When contacted, the East Siang, DC said that only higher authorities can clarify on the matter. Further when contacted, Niharika Rai, Secretary Education, on the concerns raised, she informed to discuss the matter with the directorates as the policy has to be implemented uniformly for all in the state.

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