It must be noticed that the schools in Pune and Aurangabad will continue to remain closed. Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar said no decision has been taken yet regarding the resumption of physical classes at schools in the Pune district as COVID-19 cases are on the rise.
Schools in Maharashtra will reopen from today for physical classes for the students of pre-primary and classes 1-12. Maharashtra School Education Minister Varsha Gaikwad had earlier announced that the classes in offline mode will begin from today; i.e. January 24, however, it is mandatory for students to provide parents consent to attend the classes. The minister also said that local authorities have been empowered to assess the Covid situation and take the decision regarding the safe reopening of schools.
It must be noticed that the schools in Pune and Aurangabad will continue to remain closed. Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar said no decision has been taken yet regarding the resumption of physical classes at schools in the Pune district as COVID-19 cases are on the rise.
Gaikwad, announcing the decision of reopening schools said parents and teachers of the state wanted resumption of physical classes. “During our continued dialogue with parents & teachers, we received consistent feedback about restarting physical classes along with online education for better learning outcomes. During my recent interaction with Collectors/CEOs, a similar view was expressed,” the minister said last week.
As per a recent survey across Maharasthra, 62 per cent of the total surveyed parents are not in favor to send their children to schools from January 24.
In order to ensure the health and safety of students, the schools have been directed to strictly follow the COVID-19 protocols and SOPs. It is mandatory for students and teachers to wear masks at all times and only one student will be allowed to sit on a bench.
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