COVID-19: Maharashtra govt plans to re-open schools from June 15

The total number of COVID-19 patients in Maharashtra has risen to 54,758. While the death toll due to COVID-19 in the state rose to 1,792. Amid the rising number of covid case the Maharashtra government is planning to reopen schools in non-containment zones from June 15. 

However the decision will be taken after keeping in mind the proper measures to safeguard the health of students. 

On Tuesday, CM Thackeray held a meeting via video conference with the education department. As per the senior officials, a final decision on the date is yet to be taken.

Vishal Solanki education commissioner commenting on the  re-opening of schools said, “It’s as per the normal calendar every year. Wherever we can’t start (physical school), we will provide distance digital education.”

On Sunday, Thackeray in his address to the state had said the lockdown, which ends on May 31, cannot be lifted in one go, but has to be relaxed in a staggered manner.