Bihar Education Minister Vijay Kumar Choudhary has said that educational institutions in the state will reopen in a phased manner after July 6 if the Covid situation continues to improve. Educational institutions in the state have remained closed since April 19 following second wave of Covid pandemic.<br />'' <br />''Mr Choudhary said in the first phase universities and colleges will be allowed to resume offline classes after July 6 with all covid protocols. Class 9 to 12 schools as well coaching institutes will reopen in the second phase. Middle and primary schools (Classes 1 to 8) will reopen in the third phase. The Minister said on campus classes will be conducted 50 percent capacity on alternate days only with the consent of parents.<br />'' <br />''<span style="color: #222222;">Education Minister said schools will act as vaccination centres and concerned officials have been instructed to ensure that teachers make people aware about the importance of getting vaccinated.</span><br />