Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin Saturday announced the cancellation of Class XII board examination in view of the Covid-19 spread in the state.
The decision was made based on the feedback given by the School Education Department, which held a consultation with various stakeholders including health experts, students, educationists, academicians, parents, teachers, members of opposition parties, among others.
In a statement, Stalin said though there were mixed opinions on conducting the examination, everyone wanted to ensure that the physical and mental health of children are protected. “The impact of the second wave of Covid-19 is still very strong in many areas in the state… The health experts are predicting a third wave too. As the current guidelines only permit…
