Basic education schools in Nay Pyi Taw opened

The basic education schools in Nay Pyi Taw Union Territory opened yesterday and the students peacefully attended the school.
The basic education schools (primary, middle and high) in Nay Pyi Taw started their respective classes for the 2023-2024 academic year starting yesterday morning.
To open the basic education schools systematically, the officials of the Ministry of Education, teachers and relevant officials made seating plans following COVID-19 health rules, systematic timetables and arrangements for ferries for students. The school enrollment fee is free and the textbooks from primary to high school levels are also provided for free.
A total of 799 schools – 757 high, middle and primary schools, 28 monastic schools and 14 private schools – reopened in Nay Pyi Taw this academic year and a total of 217,042 students attended the schools yesterday.
Similarly, the students are attending the schools peacefully in accordance with the COVID-19 health rules in respective regions and states including Nay Pyi Taw.
The Tatmadaw members, Myanmar Police Force members, school boards of trustees members, teachers, parents and traffic police conducted necessary measures for road safety during school hours. — MNA/KTZH