Bhubaneswar, Feb 8: Odisha reopened its schools on Monday for Classes IX and XI with strict adherence to COVID-19 guidelines.

Classes began at 8:30 am and will continue till 10:30 am, six days a week. Three periods are scheduled be held in those two hours.

Earlier the schools were reopened for Classes X and XII. Odisha had closed down its schools in March 2020 as part of the nationwide lockdown.