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The measure will be applied from tomorrow, Monday 9, until March 13 in Metropolitan Lima and CallaoThe purpose is to contribute to the reduction of fuel consumption and guarantee the continuity of the educational service.
The Ministry of Education (Minedu) urges private educational institutions in Metropolitan Lima and Callao to comply with the Governments provision that establishes the development of the educational service in virtual mode from March 9 to 13, as part of the measures adopted in the face of the energy contingency that the country is going through due to the shortage of natural gas.
The Vice Minister of Institutional Management of Minedu, Walter Borja Rojas, specified that this temporary measure seeks to reduce mobility in the city and contribute to fuel savings, without affecting the continuity of the educational service.
This is an exceptional measure adopted by the Government to face the current energy emergency. We urge private educational institutions to join this effort and comply with the provision, guaranteeing that students continue with their classes in virtual mode, he said.
The vice minister also indicated that it is understandable that representatives of some private educational institutions express their concerns regarding this decision, due to the adjustments it implies for their academic organization. However, he stressed that the situation responds to a national emergency that requires the commitment and collaboration of all sectors.
In this sense, he highlighted that the Education sector has demonstrated in recent years its ability to adapt to complex scenarios and guarantee the continuity of student learning. We are sure that, with the commitment of all actors in the educational system, this measure will be only a temporary episode within our experience as a sector and a sign that we are also prepared to assume responsibilities in difficult times, he stated.
Borja Rojas added that the Education sector will issue the corresponding vice-ministerial resolution to formalize the measure, which is implemented in coordination with the Ministry of Energy and Mines as part of the Executives actions to rationalize energy consumption.
In this way, the Minedu reiterates that the priority is to ensure the continuity of the educational service, while safeguarding the operation of essential services during the contingency period.
Likewise, it should be noted that the provision is temporary and will be evaluated permanently as the energy situation in the country evolves.
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