In Gujarat, schools for Classes 9 to 11 were allowed to reopen with 50 per cent seating capacity from 26th of July. This decision was taken by Chief Minister Vijay Rupani during the meeting of the State Cabinet held yesterday.<br />''<br />''An official release said, students who are ready to attend the physical classes at school will have to submit a consent form signed by their parents. The State Government made it clear that it is not mandatory for students to attend these physical classes and the ongoing system of imparting education through online mode for these standards will also continue. Schools have been instructed to follow all the guidelines related to COVID-19, such as wearing of masks and maintaining social distancing.<br />''<br />''<span style="color: #000000;">AIR correspondent reports that last week, the State Government had allowed reopening of schools for Class 12, colleges and technical institutions in the wake of significant drop in COVID-19 cases.</span><br />