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Senior Classes To Begin From July 1 In Maharashtra

Schools located outside Covid containment zone areas will reopen for Class 9,10  and 12 from July 1. The state government of Maharashtra said on Monday.

According to the source, the decision was reached after Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray chaired a meeting attended by School Education Minister Varsha Gaikwad and other officials.

A circular has been issued by the state government. It read “schools not located in a red zone can commence classes of Standard 9, 10 and 12 from July 1” while “classes of 6th to 8th standards would begin from August”.

“While there is some doubt as to whether schools will be opened in some areas, the teaching process cannot be stopped. Students should adopt the use of digital technology to communicate with students,” the statement said.

Class 1 and 2 students have been exempted from online classes. For the rest, certain hours have been specified by the government.

“We are trying to use All India Radio (AIR) network as well to reach out to students with the curriculum,” Gaikwad said. Some of the teachings can be broadcast, she added.

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