Dear Principal,

In continuation of the efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19, the following initiatives of the Government may be brought to the notice of all the teachers, students and staff members of your institution today itself by using the communication channels available with the school in the interest of health and safety of all.

1. AROGYA SETU APP: This App has been developed to fight against COVID -19 which is useful for students, parents, teachers, other staff and their family members. This App can be downloaded from:

IOS: itms-apps://itunes.apple.com/app/id505825357
Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nic.goi.arogyasetu

2. PROTOCOL FOR IMMUNITY BOOSTING: Ministry of AYUSH has developed a protocol for immunity boosting measures for self-care of kids. A detailed brochure of the same is enclosed for the use of students, teachers, other staff and their family members. This brochure may be shared with them as downloadable e-format. Teachers may also explain its contents to the students through the available channels of communication.

3. LIGHTING OF CANDLE on 05-4-2020 at 9 P.M.: As addressed by the Hon’ble Prime Minister to the Nation on 3rd April 2020, students, teachers, other staff of the school and their family members may light a candle, Diya or torch of their mobile for 9 minutes at 9 PM on 5th April 2020 Sunday at their HOUSES to realize the power of light and to highlight the objective for which the whole nation is fighting together. Please note that no one should assemble in colonies or roads or anywhere outside their houses.

In this context, it is requested that all Principals will inform all teachers of their schools regarding this by 5 PM today. Similarly, all Principals and Teachers will ensure that all students of the school are informed in this regard by tonight.