New Delhi, November 18 (Language) All government-aided schools and private schools in the national capital will start ‘offline’ classes from November 20 as the restrictions of the fourth phase of the Gradual Response Action Plan (GRAP) have been lifted. This information was given in an official circular on Saturday.
The decision was taken in view of the improvement in the air quality index (AQI) and the India Meteorological Department (IMD) giving no indication of any rapid deterioration of the AQI in Delhi in the near future, a circular from the Directorate of Education said. Went.
According to the circular, classes for all students from pre-school to class 12 will resume from November 20.
The Centre’s GRAP classification relating to control of pollution in Delhi-NCR (National Capital Region) in four stages includes Stage I – Poor (AQI 201-300), Stage II – Very Poor (AQI 301-400), Stage III – Severe ( AQI 401-450) and Stage IV – Very Severe (AQI more than 450).
The circular said that ‘outdoor’ activities and morning prayer meetings will remain suspended for the next one week.
It said, “This is in continuation of the order issued on 18 November 2023, under which winter vacation was declared from 9 November 2023 to 18 November 2023 due to the air quality in Delhi being in the severe category at that time.”
The Directorate of Education has asked schools to inform parents of children about the resumption of classes.
Schools in Delhi are closed and winter vacation was declared on November 8 amid rising pollution and health concerns in the city.
Language Subhash Netrapal
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