Schools in Delhi are scheduled to reopen on January 15 in physical mode following the winter break prompted by dense to very dense fog. However, due to persistent weather conditions, the government has imposed timing-related constraints for school operations.
According to the order issued by the Delhi government, the Directorate of Education has directed the reopening of schools for all classes, including KG, nursery, and primary, from Monday. No school is allowed to function beyond 5 p.m. due to the dense fog conditions.
The order from the Delhi Government’s Directorate of Education stated, “It is directed that all students of Government, Government Aided and Recognised Private Schools shall join back classes in physical mode at their respective schools with effect from 15/01/2024 (Monday). This includes Nursery, KG, and Primary classes as well.”
“However, taking precautions given the prevailing foggy conditions, no school (including double shift schools) will start before 9 am. and have classes beyond 5 p.m. till further directions,” it added. All teaching and non-teaching staff will have to report to duty as usual, the order said.
On January 7, Delhi Education Minister Atishi announced the extension of the winter break until January 12 due to the ongoing cold wave in the national capital. “Schools will remain closed for the next 5 days for students from nursery to class 5,” she said in a post at the time.
On January 7, Delhi Education Minister Atishi announced that the winter break would be extended until January 12 amid the ongoing cold wave situation in the national capital. “Schools in Delhi will remain closed for the next 5 days due to the prevailing cold weather conditions, for students from nursery to class 5,” Atishi said in a post on X.
Northern India woke up to thick fog on Sunday, facing cold wave conditions as visibility dropped to zero at several places, including Delhi.
Delhi schools reopen
- Delhi government directed the reopening of schools for all classes
- School will not start before 9 am
- Northern India woke up to thick fog on Sunday