Published By : Lelin Mallick | June 1, 2021 7:42 PM
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New Delhi, June 1: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) Class 12 Board Examinations 2021 have been cancelled.The decision was taken in a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday. “Government of India has decided to cancel the Class XII CBSE Board Exams. After extensive consultations, we have taken a decision that is student-friendly, one that safeguards the health as well as future of our youth,” tweeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi. wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/narendramodi/status/1399729887020126212","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true,"className":""} https://twitter.com/narendramodi/status/1399729887020126212 /wp:embed The Prime Minister said that the decision on Class 12 CBSE Exams has been taken in the interest of students. He stated that COVID-19 has affected the academic calendar and the issue of Board Exams has been causing immense anxiety among students, parents and teachers, which must be put to an end. PM said that the Covid situation is a dynamic situation across the country. While the numbers are coming down in the country and some states are managing the situation through effective micro-containment, some states have still opted for a lockdown. Students, parents and teachers are naturally worried about the health of the students in such a situation. PM said that students should not be forced to appear for exams in such a stressful situation. The Prime Minister stressed that the health and safety of our students is of utmost importance and there would be no compromise on this aspect. He said that in today’s time, such exams cannot be the reason to put our youth at risk. PM said that all stakeholders need to show sensitivity for students. PM directed officials to ensure that the results are prepared in accordance with well-defined criteria, in a fair and time-bound manner. Referring to the wide consultative process, PM expressed appreciation that a student friendly decision has been reached after consulting all stakeholders from across the length and breadth of India. He also thanked the States for providing feedback on this issue. It was also decided that like last year, in case some students desire to take the exams, such an option would be provided to them by CBSE, as and when the situation becomes conducive.
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