CAQM allows reopening of schools for students in class 6 and above and colleges in Delhi-NCR

The Commission for Air Quality Management has allowed the reopening of schools in Delhi-NCR in a phased manner. The decision was communicated on Friday, a day after the commission submitted its affidavit on its action against pollution to the Supreme Court.

“The representations put forth by various project proponents and associations in the building and construction/ demolition sector, as also by the association of schools/educational institutions are under active examination and consideration by the commission and a decision on these would also be taken soon on or before December 17, based on the impact of the relaxations given above,” the CAQM’s affidavit stated.

Physical classes in Delhi schools were suspended for the most part of November because of pollution. After the Delhi government decided to resume classes from November 29, the Supreme Court took note that while the government allowed work-from-home for office-goers, it reopened schools exposing children to the hazards of pollution.


Delhi Education Department on December 13 sent two proposals to the Environment Ministry – schools for the students of Classes 6 and above should be reopened immediately, and for the students of primary to Class 5, from December 20.