Shimla, June 5
Keeping in view the covid-19 pandemic, the Cabinet decided that all the restrictions under imposition would continue till 14th June, 2021 morning 6 AM. The Meeting of State Cabinet held here today under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur reviewed the Covid-19 situation in the state.
The Cabinet also decided to cancel 10+2 examinations 2020-21 in line with Government of India decision. It decided that the H.P Board of School Education would devise a formula for calculating the awards of the students keeping in view the formula being devised by the CBSE and declared the final results accordingly. It was also decided that in case, some students are not satisfied with the results arrived so, they would be allowed to appear in a special examination to be conducted once the situation is conducive for conduct of the examination.
The Cabinet also decided that telephonic consultation be ensured for Covid-19 patients released from hospitals for home recovery. It was also decided that the Health department should explore more options for procurement of more vaccines directly from the Vaccine producers.
Earlier, the Cabinet passed a resolution mourning the sad demise of Chief Whip and MLA from Jubbal-Kotkhai Vidhan Sabha area of Shimla district Narinder Bragta. The Cabinet appreciated the contributions of Narinder Bragta, particularly in development of horticulture sector in the State. Two minutes silence was also observed by the Cabinet as a mark of respect to the departed leader.
