Maharashtra govt decides to reopen schools and colleges from July 1 in non-red zones

As per the state government's decision on Monday, Maharashtra has decided to reopen schools for classes 9 to 12 along with junior colleges in the non-red zones from July 1. Classes from 6 to 8 will reopen in August.

The decision was taken on Monday evening by Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray at a meeting which was attended by School Education Minister Varsha Gaikwad and other officials as well.

While India noted 3.43 lakh Covid-19 cases on June 16, Maharashtra has the



highest number of cases among the states.

A circular was issued after the meeting which stated that "schools not located in the red zone can commence classes of Standard 9, 10 and 12 from July 1" while "classes of 6th to 8th standards would begin from August".

"Though in some areas schools could not be opened, the process of teaching cannot be stopped. The use of digital technology to reach out with students should be adopted," the circular on schools reopening stated as per PTI.