ws viet frat dear eiege ‘efiegy (f.s.) — 177 008 (area) NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY HAMIRPUR HAMIRPUR (HP) -177 005 (NDIA) Is (hn Into National portance nde Misty of HRD) ee, i$ OFFICE ORDER In view of the advisories issued by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Govt. of India, World Health Organisation(WHO) to avoid large gatherings since the eruption of the COVID-19 Corona Virus and in line with recent order of Himachal Pradesh Govt. regarding closure of all Schools, Colleges and Universities til 31% March, 2020, it has been decided that class work including other academic activities of UG, PG and PhD students at NIT Hamirpur will remain suspended with immediate effect tll 31% March, 2020 as a precautionary measure. The decision has been taken to preclude any tisk to students, faculty, staff and their extended families & friends Further all in-campus students are required to vacate the hostels at the earliest but not later than 17 March, 2020 and follow the advisory being provided by the Health Ministry from time to time and avoid unnecessary contact with each other. While leaving the campus, students are strictly advised to {g0 straight home and to take all the necessary precautions against COVID-19 as instructed by Government bodies. Al the students are advised to remain in touch with the Institute website for any further instructions and they can only return to the Campus when Institute notification regarding resumption of class work is issued, This has been issued taking into consideration the circumstances requiring special measures and in this moment of crisis, cooperation of everyone is solicited to contain the situation. Oot DirectoF roan NITIHMRID/ 20207 2.4 — 2.3 Dated:-14/03/2020 Copy forwarded to the following for information and necessary action:- All Deans/HODs/Fis/Section Heads. Registrar. Director-IITT Una (HP). Chief Warden (H) and All Wardens (Hostels). FI (CC)- to upload the above order on the Institute website immediately.