Delhi schools closed: Physical classes to discontinue for students, says CM Atishi

NEW DELHI: Delhi Chief Minister Atishi on Sunday announced that Delhi schools' physical classes for students will stay suspended except for students in Classes 10 and 12. The Delhi NCR is on high alert due to rising pollution in the region for the fifth day now.

The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) issued a notice to control air pollution for Delhi NCR under the Graded Response Action Plan, or GRAP IV. As per the official statement, these measures will be effective from today, 8 am.

“With the imposition of GRAP-4 from tomorrow, physical classes shall be discontinued for all students, apart from Class 10 and 12. All schools will hold online classes, until further orders,” Atishi posted on X (formerly Twitter).

Imposition of GRAP IV measures

Additionally, as per the state government's order, no trucks will be allowed into Delhi except for those carrying essential items or using clean fuel (LNG, CNG, BS-VI diesel, or electric).

“Non-essential light commercial vehicles registered outside Delhi will also be prohibited, except for electric vehicles and CNG and BS-VI diesel ones. Delhi-registered BS-IV or older diesel medium and heavy goods vehicles are banned, except for those in essential services, the panel said,” with inputs from PTI.

“Children, the elderly, and those with respiratory, cardiovascular, cerebrovascular or other chronic diseases to avoid outdoor activities and stay indoors, as much as possible," the notice reads.

The GRAP IV notice also states there might be other measures such as the closure of colleges and other educational institutions. The official statement urges people to follow the GRAP IV measures and assist in the implementation of measures until further official notice.