Delhi schools reopened today for Classes 6 and above. However, physial classes will resume after December 27 for the primary schools, i.e from Classes 1 to 5. Earlier, the Supreme Court ordered schools to remain shut due to the increasing air pollution in the National Capital. As improvement in air quality can be noticed, the Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas allowed physical teaching-learning activities in a phased manner.
Delhi schools to reopen in phased manner
“All the govt, govt aided, unaided recognised, NDMC, MCDs and Delhi Cantonment Board Schools will reopen from December 18 for classes 6 onwards,” the commission said.
“State Governments of NCR and GNCTD may take the decision to the resumption of physical classes, for students up to V standard, only w.e.f. 27th December, 2O21, duly considering the Air Quality Index IAQII and the winter vacation scheme,” it said.
Delhi schools reopen for Classes above 6
Physical classes have been started for both government and private schools in the national capital. Apart from this higher educational institutions, including colleges, educational institutions, skill development, and training institutes, other training institutes, and libraries.
The CAQM said it had received a large number of representations highlighting the necessity of reopening the schools for students.
Arguments also stated that online classes are not accessible for every student due to several reasons, including connectivity issues, it added.
