In a major decision, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday announced cancellation of Class 12 board examinations. The crucial decision was made after the prime minister chaired a review meeting regarding the Class 12 Board exams of CBSE.
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Leaders welcome decision to cancel Class XII board exams
By IANS |
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New Delhi, June 2 : Union ministers and leaders cutting across party lines on Tuesday welcomed the Centres decision to cancel the CBSE Class XII board exams this year.
In view of the uncertain conditions brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic and the feedback obtained from the various stakeholders, the Centre on Tuesday decided to cancel the CBSE Class XII board exams for 2021.
The decision to cancel the Class XII board exams was taken in a review meeting on Tuesday that was chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Tweeting the government decision, Modi said, 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.