Classes for students from 10-12 likely to begin in corona-free villages across Maharashtra

Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Tuesday, June 22, 2021, directed the officials from the education department to look into the possibility of starting classes for students from Class 10-12,  across villages that have been free of coronavirus infection for the last few months and also the ones which ensure that the villages remain free of future also.

The instructions were given while he was addressing at a meeting with the officials from the school education department. Present at the same were School Education Minister Pvt. Varsha Gaikwad, Chief Secretary Sitaram Kunte, Additional Chief Secretary to the Chief Minister Ashish Kumar Singh, Additional Chief Secretary to the School Education Department Vandana Krishna, Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister Vikas Kharge, Secretary Abasaheb Jarhad and other senior officials.

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Few parts of Maharashtra have not reported coronavirus cases for a few weeks and necessary measures are being taken to ensure the activities resume in a safe manner. Moreover, CM has asked the officials to look at the possibility only if the local administration continues to maintain the COVID-free status in the months to come. Safety measures and guidelines will have to be followed at all times, both by the civic body and the school authorities. 

On the other hand, a plan has proposed by the school education department to cover the educational expenses of students who have lost both their parents due to coronavirus. Minister Varsha Gaikwad shared more information regarding the same and the Chief Minister has responded positively to this proposal. He has also instructed that the proposal be submitted with the details of the funds which will be required from the government. The Cabinet will evaluate the proposal and approve the same. 

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Meanwhile, the CM has also asked the department to submit a plan regarding the evaluation of the HSC examination score based on the recent announcement made by the CBSE. Furthermore, officials have been told to submit the same along with the comparative study planned for the assessment of SSC board exams.