HYDERABAD: As educational institutions have been allowed to reopen for physical classes from July 1, many colleges are holding vaccination drives for their students, teaching and non-teaching staff.
After a gap of 15 months, the government has granted permission to all educational institutions to commence in-person classes.
Though many schools had conducted mass vaccination drives on their premises so far, several have now taken the same approach.
Methodist College of Engineering and Technology and Aurora Degree and PG College will hold a drive on June 23.
“We are conducting a mega vaccination drive, where many of our staff and students are set to get vaccinated.
We are offering Covishield at a cost of Rs 800 and the drive is open for all individuals above 18,” said Arjuna Rao, associate professor, department of computer science, Aurora Degree and PG College.
Colleges have tied up with private hospitals to conduct vaccination drives.
Similar drives were being planned by many colleges and state universities.
Some were even guiding students on enrolling themselves on CoWIN app to schedule their vaccination.
Some engineering colleges have sent out messages stating vaccination for students, teachers and non-teaching staff was mandatory before commencement of physical classes.
“All faculty, supporting staff and students must be vaccinated before coming to college (July 1) except in the case of Covid-19 positive in last two to three months.
They need to show the vaccination certificate/Covid-19 positive certificate on demand,” an autonomous engineering college said in a message to stakeholders.