Due to the increasing level of air pollution in Delhi, an important decision has been made regarding educational institutions. Now, education for students up to the fifth grade will take place in a hybrid format, which implies the possibility of combining in-person school attendance with online learning.
The Directorate of Education has issued corresponding directives that apply to both public and private educational institutions. This resolution has taken effect immediately.
According to the order issued by the Directorate of Education, learning in classes up to the fifth grade in Delhi will now be conducted in a hybrid mode. This allows children to attend school in person while simultaneously having access to online lessons from home. Schools are mandated to implement this system immediately.
This requirement is not limited only to the government schools of Delhi; it also extends to institutions managed by the Municipal Corporation (MCD), New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC), and Delhi Cantt schools. The instruction applies to all government and private schools.
This decision was made after the implementation of Phase III restrictions of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) due to the rise in pollution levels in Delhi. It was only after this that the Directorate of Education made a decision regarding the education of younger students.
In accordance with the order, the hybrid learning system will remain in effect until further instructions are issued. Thus, for now, children up to the fifth grade will have the option of online lessons alongside in-person schooling. The goal of this measure is to ensure the continuity of children's education amid pollution.
