Gurugram schools closed till class 5 due to air pollution
Air pollution in Gurugram: As the city’s Air Quality Index (AQI) remains in the ‘severe’ category, the Gurugram district administration has announced that primary schools will remain closed starting November 7. Due to high pollution levels in Gurugram, the district administration has also given schools the option of conducting online classes for students from Kindergarten to Class 5.
The office of the Deputy Commissioner, Gurugram, has asked schools to adopt online classes for students up to class 5. “School administration, teachers and staff are encouraged to make necessary arrangements for seamless delivery of online education,” the DC office said in an official notification.
Continuation of online classes in Gurugram
The Deputy Commissioner added that the decision to resume offline classes will be taken based on prevailing air quality conditions and government directives. The school management will be informed about the decision in a timely manner. Schools were asked to provide students with access to online learning resources and to inform parents about the teaching methods.
Office of the Deputy Commissioner, Gurugram Tweet
The tweet reads: “Abolition of pre-school, primary and elementary classes (kindergarten to 5th grade) in physical form from November 7, 2023 for private and state. schools.” Check out the tweet below:
Deputy Commissioner Shri Nishant Kumar Yadav is taking a proactive step to resolve the issue #Air pollution concerns in Gurugram. 1️⃣ Discontinuation of preschool, preschool and primary classes (nursery to fifth grade) in physical form from November 7, 2023 for private and state. Schools… pic.twitter.com/ACgRy2vmEf
— DC Gurugram (@DC_Gurugram)
November 6, 2023
The decision to close schools and hold online classes
Earlier today, the Haryana government asked deputy commissioners in NCR to assess the situation in their districts and decide whether to close schools or hold online classes due to high pollution levels. “In light of recent developments regarding the serious deterioration of air quality in the National Capital Region (NCR) and adjoining areas, there is a need to take urgent action to protect the health and well-being of citizens in general and children in particular. “, the order adds.
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Source: HIS Education