Maharashtra schools reopen from today for classes 1-12

Schools in Maharashtra remained closed for offline classes in the first week of January due to a spike in the coronavirus cases and in the wake of the emergence of the highly infectious Omicron variant.

Updated on: Jan 24, 2022 8:02 PM IST

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Schools for classes 1-12 resumed for physical sessions from Monday in Maharashtra. The state government expressed hope that students would enjoy being back in their classrooms in a safe atmosphere. (AFP)

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On Monday morning, Maharashtra School Education Minister Varsha Gaikwad greeted students and parents on the reopening of physical classes. "Wishing all parents and students the very best as physical classes reopen today onwards. We hope you enjoy your day back in a safe atmosphere. #BackToSchool. @scertmaha @CMOMaharashtra @msbshse," Gaikwad tweeted. (HT Photo/Vijay Bate)

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Students pray during their morning assembly at a school in Mumbai after schools, that were closed to prevent the spread of coronavirus, reopened on January 24. (AFP)

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A teacher traditionally welcomes a student upon her arrival at a school in Mumbai on January 24. (AFP)

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Last week, the Maharashtra government allowed the offline classes to resume from January 24 after Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray approved a proposal to this effect that was sent to him by the school education department. (ANI)

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While allowing the schools to resume physical classes, the state government has asked them to strictly adhere to Covid-19 protocols and guidelines. (AFP)