After the central government, at the end of August allowed the partial reopening of schools on voluntary basis, several states came up with guidelines and precautionary measures and have opened the schools today. Schools across the country had been closed from mid-March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Now some have opened their gates for face-to-face "guidance" for the students of Class 9 to Class 12. However, this reopening is voluntary and parents had to give a written consent allowing their children to visit the schools.