Maharashtra schools Mumbai/UNI: The Maharashtra government on Thursday gave a nod to reopen schools in the state from Monday, however, it has granted the power to local bodies to take a final decision considering the Covid-19 situation in their respective areas.
Speaking to reporters here after the cabinet meeting, state School Education Minister Varsha Gaikwad said that the Cabinet had given the approval to reopen schools from Janu 24.
But, it has allowed local bodies to take a final decision on reopening of schools depending upon Covid-19 situation in their respective areas, she said.
The Minister further said the department had received several representations from various stakeholders to reopen schools, and the department has taken the decision keeping in mind the safety of children.
"We have decided to reopen pre-primary schools as well. Wherever Covid cases have gone down, the schools will reopen from January 24," Gaikwad added.
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