Delhi schools to reopen for Class 6 and above from Saturday

On Friday, the Delhi government, through an official notice allowed authorities in Delhi-NCR to resume physical classes for students in class 6 and above, colleges and other educational institutions with immediate effect.

The decision was taken after consulting with the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM). 

"Physical classes for students up to class 5 can begin from December 27," the Centre's pollution control body said. The Commission said it received a large number of representations, arguing the "compelling necessity" to open the schools and educational institutions.

Following the directions of the Supreme Court, the Commission examined the requests of various organisations regarding relaxations on the restrictions imposed, a statement said.

For the unversed, schools in Delhi were closed on December 3 after the Supreme Court of India had probed the Delhi government for reopening physical classes in schools even though there was an upsurge in the air pollution levels in the city.