Delhi-NCR Schools to resume Classes in Hybrid Mode Amid Air Pollution Concerns

In a welcome relief for students, parents, and teachers, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has allowed Delhi-NCR schools to resume classes in hybrid mode. The decision comes after the Supreme Court directed the CAQM to consider reopening schools in the region.

The CAQM order permits all classes up to standard 12 to be conducted in hybrid mode, combining both physical and online classes. This will be applicable to schools in the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi, as well as districts like Gurugram, Faridabad, Ghaziabad, and Gautam Buddh Nagar in the National Capital Region (NCR).

The CAQM has also stated that the option to attend classes online will be available to students and their guardians, wherever feasible. Additionally, the NCR state governments may consider conducting classes in hybrid mode in other areas as well.

The decision to resume classes in hybrid mode is a response to the severe air pollution in the region, which had led to the closure of schools. The CAQM has been working to mitigate the effects of air pollution, and this decision is seen as a step in the right direction.

Parents and students have welcomed the decision, citing the importance of education and the need for a balanced approach to addressing air pollution concerns.

As per India Today reports, the resumption of classes in hybrid mode is expected to benefit thousands of students in the Delhi-NCR region, providing them with a sense of normalcy and continuity in their education.