Whereas since the COVID-19 pandemic crisis is grave, all persons are to strictly comply with COVID-19 safety norms of wearing facial mask and maintaining social distance whenever they go out in public place;
Corona Virus (COVID-19)
You can be infected by breathing in the virus if you are within close proximity of someone who has COVID-19, or by touching a contaminated surface and then your eyes, nose or mouth.
COVID-19 General Guidelines on Reopening of Schools
Introduction, Preparations before opening of Institutions, Preparations during School Hours, Administrative and Financial issues, Role of the DI, HM, Teachers, Guardians, Students, Checklists for the DI, HM, Teachers, Guardians, Thanks Giving, Annexure-I (Indicative IEC Materials)
Advisory for Combating the Spread of COVID-19
Effective enforcement of wearing masks, social distancing and other Covid-19 appropriate protocol in all public places, transport, etc. will be ensured by regulating authorities.
Emergency Procurement related to COVID-19 Operation
In view of the urgency involved in the procurement of certain critical medical and other essential supplies in the wake of the present scenario caused by the pandemic, it has now been decided to extend the relaxed procurement guidelines for a period of two (2) months with effect from 01.04.2021 to 31.05.2021.
Reopening of Schools under School Education Department
This is to inform you that the competent authority in the Government of West Bengal has decided to re-open schools with the students of class IX, X, XI and XII with effect from 12.02.2021.
Extension of Last Date for Submission of Life Certificate
In view of the ongoing COVID – 19 pandemic and the vulnerability of the elderly persons to Corona virus, the Governor has now been pleased to order that in the current year all the Pensioners/ Family Pensioners may submit Life Certificate to the Treasuries/ Pension Disbursing Banks, as the case may be, till 28.02.2021.
Hawker Support Scheme, 2020
Any hawker who is a permanent resident of West Bengal, who is in extreme distress due to loss of business/ livelihood opportunities due to outbreak of Corona Virus (COVID-19) will be eligible for the assistance.
WB Special Compassionate Appointment (COVID) Scheme, 2020
The West Bengal Special Compassionate Appointment (to the dependant of Covid Warrior who has died or has been permanently incapacitated due to Covid-19) Scheme, 2020.
Guidelines i.r.o. IPD treatment in COVID situation under WBHS
Governor is pleased to issue a fresh guidelines for reimbursement towards the cost of any IPD treatment including COVID-19 cases in the following manner for the benefit of members enrolled under West Bengal Health Scheme.
School Fees and its Collection during the Lock Down Period
It is advised to have a considerate view of the matter and restrain from enhancing school fees during the current academic year. Any case of delayed payment/non-payment of the fee by the guardian in the prevailing situation may be considered sympathetically.