The decision on reopening of schools in Mumbai and surrounding areas will be taken after Diwali, said Mumbai Mayor Kishori Pednekar. Several reports had suggested earlier that if the speculated third wave of COVID-19 does not hit Maharashtra then the schools can reopen in a phased manner after Diwali. The state had also formed a committee to set guidelines and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the reopening of schools.

The decision on reopening of schools in Mumbai and surrounding areas will be taken after Diwali, said Mumbai Mayor Kishori Pednekar. Several reports had suggested earlier that if the speculated third wave of COVID-19 does not hit Maharashtra then the schools can reopen in a phased manner after Diwali. The state had also formed a committee to set guidelines and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the reopening of schools.