Abstract:

Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by new virus originated from China, which affected around 200 countries in the world. The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared COVID-19 as pandemic and most importantly the vaccine of which is not found till date. Since past few days had been very crucial for India too, like other affected countries. Almost all states in India are threatened due to the speedy spread of this dangerous disease which is life challenging. To prevent and eradicate the darkness caused by the COVID-19, the Government of India has taken number of preventive measures including the closure of all Educational institutions followed by one day nationwide Janta-curfew to combat virus and 21 days lockdown to curb the coronavirus, etc. Showing the great concern towards students, Teachers and other stakeholders many circulars/ notices/ letters have been issued by the relevant authoritative governing bodies like MHRD, UGC, CBSE, etc. On the other hand, the lockdown period has caused some severe issues also such as breakdown in regular lectures, postponement of exams, etc. which might cause the shortage of time during the next upcoming academic year. Focusing on the various issues, The study highlights the Impact of COVID-19 on educational institutions in India.

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