Maharashtra: Teachers, students to get Diwali vacation from online classes

Maharashtra Education Minister Varsha Gaikwad on Wednesday said that teachers and students in state who are part of online education will get Diwali vacation.

"A final decision to this effect will be taken soon," Ms Gaikwad told reporters, adding that authorities have been directed against conducting any examination during the Diwali vacation period. Schools were shifted to the online mode in March this year due to the COVID-19 lockdown.

Gaikwad said CM Uddhav Thackeray is taking opinion of state advocate general and other authorities concerned regarding reopening of Class 11. "The delay in (physical reopening of Class 11 lectures) is due to judicial process but online classes of the class is getting good response," she added.

Gaikwad said the department of education is focusing on the overall development of students by using modern technology. "We will ensure they take more interest in education and improve their knowledge," she added.