The state government on Monday decided to allow schools in non-red COVID-19 zones to reopen in a phased manner, starting July. Physical classes will begin first for Stds IX to XII, then in August students of Stds VI toVIII can return to schools and Stds III to V classes will resume in September.

Meanwhile, virtual lessons for students, which started on Monday, in unsafe zones will continue. Several schools in Maharashtra on Monday started teaching online without any government guidelines in place, but henceforth, they may have to abide by some restrictions.