New Delhi: To analyze the problems faced by the teachers and students during the lockdown, Union Human Resource Development Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal held a meeting with them through video conferencing on Monday.
According to a report in Hindustan Times, during the meeting, the HRD minster discussed about the prevailing challenges that the students and teachers are facing amidst the lockdown.
Pokhriyal appreciated the efforts of the academicians in creating awareness among the students about the deadly COVID-19 virus.
He also lauded the efforts of the teachers in conducting online classes during this crisis.
Ramesh Pokhriyal, as quoted by Hindustan Times, said, “I thank 1000 universities, 46000 colleges, 15 lakh schools, more than 1 crore teachers and 33 crore students who have extended their support in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Their contribution in creating awareness among the masses about the deadly virus is immense.”
The HRD minster also assured the teachers and students that the government will provide them with all possible help if anyone among them gets infected by the deadly virus.
“The HRD ministry is aware of the problems faced by students and teachers in the lockdown and I assure all students and teachers that even Prime Minister is standing with them,” he said.
“Contact your Vice-Chancellor or Principal if any of you catches the virus,” he added.