Maharashtra schools to reopen from Oct 4, says Education Minister

Maharashtra schools will reopen from October 4, said Education Minister Varsha Gaikwad.

Maharashtra Education Minister Varsha Gaikwad on Friday announced that schools will reopen in the state from October 04 for Classes 5 to 12. “We had given permission to start schools from July 15 but on August 10 we had issued SOPs. We have now got guidance from the Pediatrics task force which we have included in our SOPs,” she said.

She further said, “After we got the nod from CM, we have taken a decision to open schools from October 04. In rural areas, Classes 5 to 12 and in Urban areas Classes 8 to 12 will start.Maharashtra schools to open.