MUMBAI: Clearing the air on the issue, the education department has clarified that teachers must be allowed to work from home with the exception of tasks related to the class X and XII board exams.

While the state government had announced closure of schools last week, it had asked teachers to continue coming. Following the directive, there was a demand for teachers to be allowed to work from home too.

A circular issued by education commissioner, Vishal Solanki, states, "After parents, students are most commonly in touch with teachers. Hence, it is not advisable to ask teachers to come to school, but instead allow them to work from home with the children."

The department has also asked schools to allow teachers to correct papers from home.

Teachers said this is yet to be done on ground.