West Bengal government is set to launch an open-air classroom programme Paray Shikshalaya (Neighbourhood Schools) for primary and pre-primary students on February 7.

• South 24 Parganas District Magistrate (DM) P Ulaganathan  told ANI, "Children, in the wake of Covid-19 pandemic restrictions, are deprived of proper school education.
• Under project 'Paray Shikshalaya', we have now decided to hold classes in open ground. The para teachers and primary school teachers would be part of the project to provide elementary education to Class 1-5. Project has been approved by the state government."