From having staggered timings for varied divisions, different entry points for temperature checks, physical distancing and sanitisation, DPS Nerul welcomed students on Monday as per the SOPs of the NMMC and Maharashtra government. Only half the students from each standard are allowed to attend classes every alternate day. Many students who were excited, arrived earlier than the given time.

"This feels amazing. Though we were in touch with students online, watching them walk to classrooms is a different joy altogether. It`s really nice that things have improved and we hope other students will also get permission to attend class in the near future," said a teacher from the school.