Bhubaneswar: The government of Odisha on Friday asked all colleges, universities, and technical institutions to remain closed in view of the spread of COVID-19 infection in the state with effect from January 10.
In view of the prevailing COVID-19 situation, the Odisha Government further said in its order
said that the hostels of said institutions remain closed from the same date.
1. All Colleges/ Universities/ Technical Educational Institutions (other than Medical Colleges/Nursing Colleges & Institutions under control of Health &FW Deptt.) under the superintendence of Government of Odisha shall remain closed with effect from 10th January 2022.
2. The Authorities of Colleges/ Universities/ Technical Educational Institutions shall take all appropriate measures for conducting classes through online/ virtual/ video/other alternative methods of learning mode.
3. All hostels in such academic institutions shall remain closed with effect from 10th January 2022. Students shall be advised to avoid staying in the hostel in the interest of their personal health.
However, scholars, researchers, and students who desire to stay in a hostel for research/ project works or other academic activities may be permitted to do so subject to the student (s) giving an undertaking to that effect to the appropriate authorities of the concern. institutions.
4. The concern. Departments will bog out detailed SOP/ guidelines/ circulars in this context.
5. However, all ongoing offline examinations shall be allowed to continue as Per programme by complying with Covid19 appropriate behaviour.
6. Teaching and non-teaching employees of Colleges/ Universities / Technical Educational Institutions shall work as per prevailing guidelines for government servants and perform duties such as taking online classes/ academic/semi-academic and administrative functions etc. as assigned to them by the Authorities.
7. Coaching Institutions/ Organisations/ Individuals offering coaching services to students shall not run off-line/ physical coaching/ classes. However, virtual/ on-line coaching shall be permitted to continue.
Any person found violating this order shall be punished under the provision of the Disaster Management Act,2005 and other relevant laws.