Maharashtra govt to reopen schools for classes 1-7 in urban areas from December 1

Maharashtra Education Minister Varsha Gaikwad said the state government has also decided to re-open schools for classes 1 to 4 in rural areas

All schools in Maharashtra will reopen from December 1 as the state task force and the Covid-19 task force have given the go-ahead for the move. The announcement was made by Education Minister Varsha Gaikwad.

The minister took to Twitter and wrote, "After discussing with the Chief Minister, the cabinet and paediatric task force, the state cabinet has decided to re-open schools from Std 1st to 4th in rural areas and Std 1st to 7th in urban areas from the 1st of December. We are committed to the safe resumption of schools."

After discussing with the Chief Minister, the cabinet and paediatric task force, the state cabinet has decided to re-open schools from Std 1st to 4th in rural areas and Std 1st to 7th in urban areas from the 1st of December. We are committed to safe resumption of schools.

— Prof. Varsha Eknath Gaikwad (@VarshaEGaikwad) November 25, 2021

She also thanked schools and teachers and stressed on observing Covid-19 protocols. The announcement regarding updated SOPs would be made soon.

I would also like to take this opportunity to thank our schools and especially our teachers for ensuring a safe environment for the classes which have resumed so far. This is the third phase of school reopenings, we must continue to observe all Covid-19 protocols. All the best.

— Prof. Varsha Eknath Gaikwad (@VarshaEGaikwad) November 25, 2021

I will also hold deliberations with the paediatric task force on the need to update the SOPs for re-opening for the sake of the much younger children, some of whom may be attending physical classes for the first time. Their well-being, health has always been our topmost priority

— Prof. Varsha Eknath Gaikwad (@VarshaEGaikwad) November 25, 2021

With the number of Covid-19 cases decreasing in recent times, certain secondary standards have already opened and some international schools are also functioning in Maharashtra.

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