Delhi NCR Schools May Shift to Online Classes for Grades 6-9 and 11 Amid Rising Pollution

Delhi NCR Schools might have to resort to online class systems for Classes 6 to 9 and Class 11.

The Commission for Air Quality Management in Delhi NCR noticed due to increasing pollution in the city to put forward the revised schedule of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) IV. Due to this notice, all schools in Delhi NCR may need to stop conducting physical Classes for 6 to 9 and Class 11 and conduct classes in an online mode.

This notice further declares that all public, municipal, and private offices would work at 50% strength and the rest of the employees would work from home. Also, the central government may have to make appropriate decisions about allowing work from home for all the employees in the central government offices.

The GRAP IV document then further states, “NCR state govts and GNC’I’D decide on discontinuing physical classes even for classes VI-IX, class XI and conduct lessons in an online mode. NClt State governments, CNCTD to decide on allowing public, municipal, and private offices to work on 50% strength and the rest to work from home.” the official GRAP notification read.

GRAP IV, Delhi NCR: Other emergency measures

Similarly, as per the GRAP IV notice, the state governments can even do additional emergency measures that involve the closure of colleges and other educational institutions. Furthermore, this may also include the shutdown of non-emergency commercial activities, moving vehicles on the odd-even basis of registration numbers, etc. All residents in the region seek this support for its execution to continue and enhance the air quality in the Delhi NCR region.

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

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Conclusion:

As Delhi NCR battles alarming pollution levels, implementing GRAP IV could lead to significant shifts in daily routines, including transitioning schools to online learning and reducing in-office attendance. These steps are essential to safeguard public health and improve air quality in the region. Residents must follow guidelines and support these emergency measures to mitigate the impact of pollution collectively.