During pre-pandemic times, the thought of school reopening produced a sense of joy for students who were eager to meet old friends, greet new students, and tell everyone about the things they did during the summer. However, in the aftermath of Covid-19, parents, children and teachers are likely to perceive the impending reopening of schools with a note of concern.  

In Maharashtra’s rural areas, schools are set to resume in-person for Class 5 to Class 12, whereas Class 8 to Class 12 will resume in the urban areas. In Mumbai, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) issued guidelines instructing private and government schools to not have more than 15-20 students in the classroom and, if that number is exceeded, to conduct classes in batches or on alternate days. Attendance is not compulsory and students can only go to school if their parents permit it.